CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
BIO MOLECULES
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C, H, O, N, P, S
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Ca, He, Os, Ni, Pt, Si
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C, He, O, Mg, Pd, S
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C, H, Os, Ma, Ni, Se
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Detailed explanation-1: -The acronym CHNOPS, which stands for carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, represents the six most important chemical elements whose covalent combinations make up most biological molecules on Earth.
Detailed explanation-2: -The biomolecules have a wide range of sizes and structures, and they are involved in a vast array of life functions. They are composed of more than 25 naturally occurring elements, with the primary elements being carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four major classes of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids), and each is an important component of the cell and performs a wide array of functions. Combined, these molecules make up the majority of a cell’s mass.
Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are the four elements found in all biological molecules.
Detailed explanation-5: -In fact, the vast majority of biological matter, about 99%, is made of just six atoms: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorous. Most biological molecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids are exclusively composed of these elements.