Which elements are responsible for the greater part of plant wet weight?

a. carbon, nitrogen, oxygen
b. carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus
c. carbon, oxygen, hydrogen
d. carbon, hydrogen, potassium
e. carbon, nitrogen, potassium


Ans: c. carbon, oxygen, hydrogen

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