Question

a student completed a lab investigation to separate out a biomolecule found in cheek cells. the student ran a test and discovered that the biomolecule contains both phosphate and nitrogen. which of the following biomolecules did the student separate out from the cells? a carbohydrates b glucose c nucleic acids d lipids

Explanation:

Carbohydrates (A) and glucose (B) consist of C, H, O; lipids (D) lack nitrogen. Nucleic acids (C) have phosphate (from phosphate group) and nitrogen (from nitrogenous base).

Answer:

C. Nucleic acids