Question

Plants synthesis carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis. The elements present in carbohydrates are used to make fats and proteins. But synthesis of proteins requires presence of one more element other than those present in carbohydrates. Name that element.

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You have just learnt that plants synthesise carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis. The carbohydrates are made of carbon , hydrogen and oxygen. These are used to synthesise other components of food such as proteins and fats. But proteins are nitrogenous substances which contain nitrogen.