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b. what is one element you still need to build a nucleic acid? what type of molecule could you eat to get that element? what type of foods have this molecule?
Nucleic acids are made of elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Phosphorus is an essential element. Phospholipids are molecules that contain phosphorus. Foods rich in phospholipids include eggs, liver, and soybeans.
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One element needed is phosphorus. A type of molecule to get it is phospholipid. Foods with this molecule are eggs, liver, and soy - beans.