Which one of the following is not a component of each monomer used to make proteins?
A)a phosphorous atom,P
B)an amino functional group,NH₂
C)a side chain,R
D)a carboxyl group,COOH

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Phosphorus is not a component of the monomers used to make proteins. The monomers used to make proteins are amino acids, which have an amino functional group (NH₂), a carboxyl group (COOH), and a unique side chain (R) attached to a central carbon atom.

Which One of the Following Is Not a Component of Each