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 are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. So both contain carbon, and only nucleic acids contain phosphorus.

Answer:

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