Question

Which element is found in nucleic acids but not in amino acids?

O carbon
O hydrogen
O nitrogen
O phosphorus

Answer 1

phosphorus

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

phosphorus

Step-by-step explanation:

An amino acid includes simple organic compound, which consists of an amino (-NH₂) group and a carboxylic group ( - COOH). Thus, phosphorous is the element that is found in nucleic acids but not in the proteins.