The most important element associated with protoplasm and proteinaceous materials of plants is
A
Oxygen
B
Sulphur
C
Potassium
D
Nitrogen
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is D)
Proteins are macromolecules synthesized from Nitrogen containing monomers; the amino acids. The amino acids have Nitrogen in the amino group attached to the α-carbon atom. Basic amino acids have more than one amino groups present in their structure. Thus, nitrogen is the most important element required for synthesis of proteinaceous materials.