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Which are the most common 4 elements found in the living body?
Which are the most common 4 elements found in the living body?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
How many elements out of the 92 present in nature are found in the living body?
How many elements out of the 92 present in nature are found in the living body?
About 25
Name 3 elements other than Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen that are essential for the survival of organisms.
Name 3 elements other than Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen that are essential for the survival of organisms.
Sulphur, Phosphorous, Sodium
What is the main element that is present in the highest percentage in the human body?
What is the main element that is present in the highest percentage in the human body?
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What are some examples of trace elements that are essential for organisms?
What are some examples of trace elements that are essential for organisms?
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Which elements, other than Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, are considered essential for the survival of organisms?
Which elements, other than Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, are considered essential for the survival of organisms?
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Why are only about 25 elements out of the 92 elements present in nature found in the living body?
Why are only about 25 elements out of the 92 elements present in nature found in the living body?
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How do the main elements in the human body, such as Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, contribute to the overall structure and function of organisms?
How do the main elements in the human body, such as Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, contribute to the overall structure and function of organisms?
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Explain the significance of trace elements in the survival of organisms.
Explain the significance of trace elements in the survival of organisms.
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How do the elements essential for the survival of organisms vary in their distribution within the body?
How do the elements essential for the survival of organisms vary in their distribution within the body?
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Study Notes
Chemical Composition of the Body
- The human body is composed of a variety of chemical compounds formed by the bonding of naturally existing elements in different ways.
Elements in the Living Body
- There are only about 25 elements present in the living body out of the 92 naturally existing elements.
- These 25 elements are present in different locations in the body in different forms.
Most Common Elements
- The four most common elements in the living body are:
- Carbon
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
Essential Elements
- Besides the four most common elements, the following elements are also essential for the survival of organisms:
- Sulphur
- Phosphorous
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Chlorine
Elemental Percentages in the Human Body
- The diagram below shows the percentages of main elements in the human body.
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Explore the variety of chemical compounds that make up the bodies of living organisms, formed by the bonding of naturally existing elements. Learn about the most common elements present in the living body and their significance.
