Like are we composed of carbon and hydrogen? And what is the formula of it? And are all living things made of the same breakdown?
2006-07-29 00:28:17 · 9 answers · asked by Tiffany kate 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Every element that naturally occurs is inside the human body, but not all of them are essential. The most common elements are oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. Here is a rough breakdown:
Oxygen 65%
Carbon 18%
Hydrogen 10%
Nitrogen 3%
Calcium 1.5%
Phosphorus 1.0%
Sulfur .25%
Potassium .20%
Chlorine .15%
Sodium .15%
2006-07-29 03:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by aichip_mark2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All living things are made up primarily of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorous and Sulphur. Though other elements are included.
The formula of their relative compositions vary from one organism to the other.
Generally it is the environment in which the organism lives that determines its elemental make-up.
2006-07-29 00:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by falexge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are millions of organic compounds, each with their own formulas, that go into making living beings. All of the organic compounds contain carbon, most contain hydrogen, many contain oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur and numerous other elements. All living organisms contain amino acids, most linked to form DNA. Viruses contain just RNA, but the debate still goes on as to whether viruses should be considered "living".
2006-07-29 00:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by gadjitfreek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
living things are complex and most are made of a large percentage of protein, carbohydrate and fats. water also constitutes a large proportion.
to break it down specifically to elements, most living things are Carbon based, with Hydrogen, Nitrogen and a small percentage Sulphur. Trace elements like iron are also present.
2006-07-29 00:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All living things contain: Carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, phosphorus and sulphur. Many other elements are found as traces, but these are just as essential. They include: sodium, potassium, chlorine, iodine, iron, copper, magnesium and others.
2006-07-29 00:56:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly:
Carbon, Calcium, Iron, Hydrogen and Oxygen... as far as I know, anyway.
2006-07-29 00:35:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animate, as opposed to inanimate...
What is anima?
It is from the Latin, "of the soul"...
2006-07-29 00:51:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
essential is soul
2006-07-29 00:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by skahmad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blood and guts
2006-07-29 00:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by JULIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋