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Phosphorus is an essential component of one of the following biological molecules:

AAmino acids
BNucleic acids
CCarbohydrates
DNone

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Correct Answer: B: Nucleic acids

Explanation: The correct answer is B: Nucleic acids. Phosphorus is an essential component of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). It forms the backbone of the double helix structure through phosphate groups and is also found in ATP, the cell's energy currency.

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