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C, H, O and N are called structural elements

A

They are essential to all plants

B

They are required in all biochemical reactions in plants

C

They are invariably present in all biomolecules

D

They associate with prosthetic group of enzymes, catalysing synthesis of biomolecules.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Elements**: The question states that carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N) are structural elements. 2. **Understand Their Role**: These elements are fundamental components of all biomolecules. Biomolecules include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, which are essential for life. 3. **Presence in Living Organisms**: C, H, O, and N make up about 98 to 99 percent of the mass of living organisms. This indicates their critical role in the structure and function of biological molecules. 4. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option A**: "They are essential to all plants." - This is misleading as it implies exclusivity to plants. - **Option B**: "They are present in all biomolecule reaction in plants." - This is not entirely accurate as it does not encompass their structural role. - **Option C**: "They are invariably present in all biomolecules." - This is correct as these elements are indeed found in all biomolecules. - **Option D**: "They are associated with prosthetic group of enzyme." - This is incorrect as it does not represent the primary structural role of these elements. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are invariably present in all biomolecules, making Option C the right choice.
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