Which four elements make up 96% of the weight of living organisms?

A.) carbon, oxygen, sodium, and hydrogen
B.) carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen
C.) carbon, phosphorus, sodium, and hydrogen
D.) carbon, calcium, oxygen, and nitrogen
E.) carbon, sodium, chlorine, and oxygen


Ans: B.) carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen

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