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Given below is a comparision of elements present in non-living and living matter. Which of these is incorrect:

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`{:(,"Element", "% weight of Earth's crust","% weight of Human body"),(,"(1) Silicon"," 27.7","Negligible"):}`

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`{:(,"Element", "% weight of Earth's crust","% weight of Human body"),(,"(2) Carbon"," 0.03"," 18.5"):}`

C

`{:(,"Element", "% weight of Earth's crust","% weight of Human body"),(,"(3) Calcium"," 10"," 15"):}`

D

`{:(,"Element", "% weight of Earth's crust","% weight of Human body"),(,"(4) Nitrogen"," Very little"," 3.3"):}`

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To determine which statement is incorrect regarding the comparison of elements present in non-living and living matter, we will analyze the percentages of various elements in the Earth's crust and the human body. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Elements and Their Percentages**: - We will compare the percentages of silicon, carbon, calcium, and nitrogen in the Earth's crust and the human body. 2. **Silicon**: - **Earth's Crust**: Approximately 27.7% (second most abundant element). - **Human Body**: Approximately 1 to 2 grams (negligible percentage). - **Conclusion**: The statement regarding silicon is correct. 3. **Carbon**: - **Earth's Crust**: Approximately 0.032%. - **Human Body**: About 18 to 19%. - **Conclusion**: The statement regarding carbon is correct. 4. **Calcium**: - **Earth's Crust**: Approximately 3% (fifth most abundant element). - **Human Body**: Approximately 1 to 2% (not 10% as stated). - **Conclusion**: The statement regarding calcium is incorrect. 5. **Nitrogen**: - **Earth's Crust**: Very little (found in some rare minerals). - **Human Body**: Approximately 3% (important for amino acids and DNA). - **Conclusion**: The statement regarding nitrogen is correct. 6. **Final Conclusion**: - The incorrect statement is regarding calcium, where it was stated that the percentage in the human body is 10%, while it is actually about 1 to 2%. ### Summary of Findings: - **Silicon**: Correct. - **Carbon**: Correct. - **Calcium**: Incorrect (stated as 10%, actual is 1-2%). - **Nitrogen**: Correct.

To determine which statement is incorrect regarding the comparison of elements present in non-living and living matter, we will analyze the percentages of various elements in the Earth's crust and the human body. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Elements and Their Percentages**: - We will compare the percentages of silicon, carbon, calcium, and nitrogen in the Earth's crust and the human body. 2. **Silicon**: ...
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