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The four elements called "big-four" which make up 95% of all elements found in a living system are

A

C,H,O,N

B

C,H,O,P

C

C,H,O,S

D

C,N,O,P.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the four elements known as the "big four" that make up 95% of all elements found in living systems. 2. **Identifying Living Systems**: Living systems are primarily composed of cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life. 3. **Analyzing Cell Composition**: Cells contain various biological compounds such as proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. 4. **Determining Key Elements**: To understand what these biological compounds are made of, we can look at their chemical formulas. The main elements that constitute these compounds are: - Carbon (C) - Hydrogen (H) - Oxygen (O) - Nitrogen (N) 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the four elements that make up 95% of all elements found in living systems are Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen. 6. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen. ---
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