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Which element is found in nucleic acids but not in proteins?es each amino acid unique?

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Phosphorus

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Nucleic acids are among the four major biomolecules, others being proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
  • Nucleic acids include DNA and RNA and are made up of nucleotide bases. Nucleotide bases are made up of a sugar, phophate group and a base.
  • Nucleic acids differ from the other three biomolecules in that they contain element phosphorus while carbohydrates, proteins and lipids does not.
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