Which of the Following Elements is NOT Correctly Matched with Its

Question

Which of the following elements is NOT correctly matched with its cellular function?
A)nitrogen - needed for amino acid synthesis
B)phosphorus - incorporated into nucleic acids
C)sulfur - used for synthesis of thiamin and biotin
D)magnesium and potassium - required as cofactors for enzymes
E)phosphorus - used for production of carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus is not used for the production of carbohydrates. Instead, it is primarily used for the production of nucleic acids and ATP, as well as being a component of cell membranes and bones.