What are the elements present in proteins?
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The question is asking about the chemical elements that make up proteins. This involves understanding the basic structure of proteins and the specific elements that are fundamental to their composition.
Answer
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur and phosphorus
The final answer is carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur and phosphorus
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur and phosphorus
More Information
Proteins are composed mainly of the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. They may also contain sulfur and sometimes phosphorus.
Tips
Commonly, learners forget the presence of sulfur and phosphorus in some proteins.
Sources
- What elements make up proteins? - Socratic - socratic.org
- What chemical elements are found in proteins? | Homework.Study.com - homework.study.com
- The Fundamental Structure of Proteins - link.springer.com
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