Which element is found as a component of amino acids,proteins,chlorophyll,nucleic acids,and coenzymes?
A) nitrogen
B) potassium
C) sulfur
D) phosphorus
E) magnesium

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Nitrogen is found as a component of all listed biomolecules - amino acids (contains amino group -NH2), proteins (amino acids linked by peptide bonds), chlorophyll (contains nitrogen-rich porphyrin ring), nucleic acids (DNA and RNA contain nitrogenous bases), and coenzymes (many contain nitrogen-containing functional groups).

Which Element Is Found as a Component of Amino Acids,proteins,chlorophyll,nucleic