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carbon
helps in cellular respiration by which the body releases energy stored in glucose
hydrogen
essential in energy production
oxygen
most abundant element in the body
nitrogen
key elements for proteins, nucleic acids, and other organic molecules
phosphorus
important for the bone structure
phosphorus
primary energy molecule in the body
phosphorus
major components of nucleic acid
sulfur
important component of amino acids and proteins
calcium
gives skeletal its rigidity and strength
sulfur
allows cells to use oxygen
calcium
found in bones or teeth
calcium
important for muscle functions
water
dissolves an enormous variety of solutes necessary for living
water
the universal and versatile sovent
water
exhibits unique properties that make it vital for the living
biological solvent
ability to dissolve many substances including essential molecules in the body
high heat capacity
a large amount if heat is needed to increase in temperature, thus, it helps in maintaining a constant body heat
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