Which set of four elements makes up the largest portion of cells by dry weight?

A) carbon, sulfur, potassium, oxygen
B) oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, hydrogen
C) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
D) nitrogen, carbon, sulfur, potassium


Ans: C) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

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