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Together, just four elements make up more than 95 percent of the body's mass. These include __________ a. calcium, magnesium, iron, and carbon b. oxygen, calcium, iron, and nitrogen c. sodium, chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen d. oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen

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   Together, just four elements make up more than 95 percent of the body's mass. These include __________
a. calcium, magnesium, iron, and carbon
b. oxygen, calcium, iron, and nitrogen
c. sodium, chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen
d. oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen

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Chapter 2, Problem 4

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Key Concepts

Chemical Elements in Biological Organisms

This concept refers to the basic building blocks of matter—elements—that combine to form the molecules essential for life. In biological systems, a few key elements are present in large quantities and are responsible for constructing complex molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Elemental Composition of the Human Body

This concept focuses on the fact that the human body is predominantly composed of a select group of elements that together account for the vast majority of its mass. Understanding this composition helps explain how these elements interact and combine to form the structural and functional components necessary for life.

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