The element that is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The element that is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids is:
A. Potassium
B. Phosphorus
C. Calcium
D. Nitrogen
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Nitrogen is an essential component of amino acids (proteins) and nitrogenous bases of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA). Phosphorus is in nucleic acids and ATP, potassium is an ion, calcium is structural. The nitrogen cycle makes atmospheric N₂ available to organisms through fixation.

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