Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are the most abundant elements of living matter.
B) Some naturally occurring elements are toxic to organisms.
C) All life requires the same essential elements.
D) Iron is needed by all humans.


C

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