Which of the following element is present in all amino acids and absent in carbohydrates?
A
Sulphur
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B
Carbon
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C
Oxygen
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D
Hydrogen
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E
Nitrogen
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Solution
The correct option is E Nitrogen Option E is correct.
In amino acids Nitrogen is the Major element that is present. Amino acids are compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Whereas carbohydrates are compounds containing CHO, which includes carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.