Multiple choice

Which of the following nutrients are inorganic in nature?

  1. Proteins and fats

  2. Water and salts

  3. Nucleic acid and carbohydrates

  4. Nucleic acids and proteins

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen bonds. Both water (H2O) and salts (ex: NaCl) do not contain carbon & hydrogen, so they are inorganic in nature.

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