Question

which statement correctly compares nucleic acids and carbohydrates? they both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous. they both contain carbon, but only carbohydrates contain oxygen. they both contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio. they both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain hydrogen.

Explanation:

Nucleic acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio. Both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous.

Answer:

They both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous.