A scientist observed a chemical that changes to bright red in the presence of organic compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus.To test this chemical,a set of test tubes each containing a purified sample of one of the following organic compounds is prepared.The chemical is then added to each tube.The test tube containing ________ will always turn bright red.

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Nucleic acids are organic compounds that contain both nitrogen and phosphorus, which are the two key components that cause the chemical to turn bright red. Therefore, the test tube containing nucleic acids will always turn bright red.

A Scientist Observed a Chemical That Changes to Bright Red