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It is said that elemental composition of living organisms and that of inanimate objects (like earth's crust ) are similar in the sense that all the major elements are present in both. Then what would be the difference between these two groups ?
Choose a correct answer from the following.

A

Living organisms have more gold in them than inanimate objects

B

Living organisms have more water in their body than inanimate objects

C

Living organisms have more carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen per unit mass than inanimate objects

D

Living organisms have more calcium in them than inanimate objects

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The correct Answer is:
C
A comparison of the element present in the nonliving and living matter is given in the table below:
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