Which of the following elements is common to all proteins and nucleic acids?

Nitrogen is a naturally occurring element that is essential for growth and reproduction in both plants and animals. It is found in amino acids that make up proteins, in nucleic acids, that comprise the hereditary material and life's blueprint for all cells, and in many other organic and inorganic compounds.

🔴 Related Terminology:
-Amino Acids: The building blocks of proteins, containing an amine group (NH2) with nitrogen.
-Nucleotides: The building blocks of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), containing a nitrogenous base with nitrogen atoms.
-Nitrogenous Base: A component of nucleotides in nucleic acids, containing nitrogen atoms for hydrogen bonding and structure.