Identify the nutrient described.

78% of Earth's atmosphere contains this nutrient in the form of gas. All living things require this nutrient to make proteins, and it is found in the waste products of many living things.

This nutrient is not abundant, but it is essential to life. It is part of DNA and RNA and a component of bones and cell membranes.

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Biology

Adolfo Compton

5 January, 01:37

Identify the nutrient described.

78% of Earth's atmosphere contains this nutrient in the form of gas. All living things require this nutrient to make proteins, and it is found in the waste products of many living things.

This nutrient is not abundant, but it is essential to life. It is part of DNA and RNA and a component of bones and cell membranes.

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Answers (2)

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Kendra Hood · Answer 1

the answer is nitrogen phosphorus or just nitrogen

Tom · Answer 2

The answer is Nitrogen.

Explanation:

Nitrogen has the highest percentage of gases in the atmosphere.

Nitrogen is important for growth and reproduction in both plants and animals so it can build up proteins.

Nitrogen can easily be found in waste products of living things.