Question

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

Explanation:

Nucleic acids have elements C, H, O, N, P. Carbohydrates have elements C, H, O in a 1:2:1 ratio. Both have carbon. Only nucleic acids have phosphorus.

Answer:

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