Question

Click the statement that best describes the role of each element in living organisms.

Answer 1

Carbon- is a versatile element, and the basis of all living organisms

Oxygen- is the most abundant element by mass

Hydrogen- makes up 60% of the atoms in living organisms

Explanation: Click the statement that best describes the role of each element in living organisms

Biology (edge 2022)

Answer 2

Let answer on the basis of the most important elements present in living organisms -

Carbon: it is the most versatile element of the living organism and it is the basis of life as all the organic molecules contain carbon molecules.

Oxygen: It is the most abundant element of the living organism and forms almost 65% of the atoms.

Hydrogen: It helps in energy production within the body. It makes up 60% of the atoms in the living organism.

Nitrogen: Nitrogen is obtained by the process of nitrogen fixation plants from bacteria in the soil.

Phosphorous: provides strength to bones and exoskeletons.

Sulphur: gives strength to the protein keratin