A student forgot to label a beaker containing a DNA solution and a beaker containing a glucose solution. If chemical analysis was performed to identify the contents of each beaker, which of the following would be found in the beaker of DNA but not in the beaker with glucose?

A. Nitrogen and phosphorus
B. Carbon atoms
C. Hydrogen and oxygen atoms
D. Amino acids
E. Fatty acids


Answer: A

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