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Yes hydrogen is present in protein back bone and peptide side chains. In addition proteins are rich in Carbon hence known as organic molecule. Traces of sulfur also their in aminoacids such as serine and threionine

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Proteins do not contain hydrocarbons; they are made up of amino acids linked together in chains. Hydrocarbons are compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms only, while amino acids contain nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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No; proteins can contain other elements, such as sulfur.

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Yes

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