The element in basic structure of proteins which differentiate them from carbohydrates is?
Correct answer: C. Nitrogen
- A. Carbon
- B. Hydrogen
- C. Nitrogen
- D. None of these options is correct.
Explanation
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are made from three basic molecules: "carbon", "hydrogen", and "oxygen". However, all proteins contain an element not found in "carbohydrates" and "fats"; nitrogen, while some proteins also contain sulfur.
Last updated