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The molecules made by living cells are mainly assembled around which element?

A. calcium
B. carbon
C. hydrogen
D. oxygen

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Answer:

Carbon atoms B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The atoms of an organic molecule are typically organized around chains of carbon atoms. Inorganic compounds make up 1%–1.5% of a living cell's mass. They are small, simple compounds that play important roles in the cell, although they do not form cell structures

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