Characteristics of Life

Question 1

Hydrogen .

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makes up 60% of the atoms in living organisms

Question 2

Click the statement that best describes the role of each element in living organisms.Carbon .

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is a versatile element, and the basis of all living organisms

Question 3

Oxygen .

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is the most abundant element by mass

Question 4

Click the statement that best describes the role of each element in living organisms.Nitrogen

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is obtained by plants from bacteria in soil.

Question 5

Phosphorous

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provides strength to bones and exoskeletons.

Question 6

Sulfur

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gives strength to the protein keratin.

Question 7

Which elements are involved in creating genetic material? Check all that apply.

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carbon; hydrogen; oxygen; nitrogen; phosphorus

Question 8

Which statements describe the importance of the six elements found in all living things? Check all that apply

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Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus are all involved in creating genetic material.; Proteins are created by carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur.; Elements can combine to form all the substances found on Earth.

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