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What does the ash left after fully burning a tissue contain?
AInorganic elements
BCarbon compounds
CNucleic acids
DProteins and lipids
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Inorganic elements
Burning oxidises organic carbon compounds away, so the residue ash holds inorganic elements like calcium and magnesium.
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