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Multiple Choice
Which two classes of biomolecules commonly include nitrogen in their structures?
A
Proteins and nucleic acids
B
Vitamins and minerals
C
Carbohydrates and lipids
D
Lipids and nucleic acids
Verified step by step guidance
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Identify the common elements found in biomolecules: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Understand that proteins are composed of amino acids, which contain nitrogen in the form of an amino group \(\text{(-NH}_2)\).
Recognize that nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, contain nitrogenous bases (adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil) which include nitrogen atoms.
Consider that vitamins and minerals are not typically classified as biomolecules that inherently contain nitrogen in their structure.
Note that carbohydrates and lipids primarily consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and do not commonly include nitrogen in their basic structure.