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Characteristics of Life

Question 4 • Biology, VIA Fall 2026, Lstrange@sdale.org

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

Answer
A
is the most abundant element by mass
B
makes up 60% of the atoms in living organisms
C
is a versatile element, and the basis of all living organisms

Explanation

Carbon can form four covalent bonds, allowing it to build many different complex molecules, including the molecules that make up living organisms. So the best description is that carbon is versatile and is the basis of all living organisms. Choice A describes oxygen, which is the most abundant element by mass in the human body.

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