Question

phosphorus is essential for which biological molecules? proteins glucose nucleic acids carbohydrates

Explanation:

Phosphorus is a key component of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. DNA and RNA have a sugar - phosphate backbone where phosphorus is present in the phosphate group. Proteins are mainly composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. Glucose and carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Answer:

C. Nucleic acids