What are the four predominant elements in biology?

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Cassandra Snyder

12 March, 16:29

What are the four predominant elements in biology?

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Haylie Osborne · Answer 1

The cells of living things are made mainly of four elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. They make up 96% of the atoms that are in living things, so they would be considered major chemicals. However, depending on how you define major, other elements that only make up a few percent of cells can top the list.

Regan Chan · Answer 2

Answer:Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen.

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They make up 96% of the atoms that are in living things, so they would be considered major chemicals.