{"id":23012,"date":"2024-04-15T06:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=23012"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:28:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:28:01","slug":"the-human-body-is-made-up-of-several-chemical-elements-the-element-present-in-the-highest-proportion-65-in-the-body-is-a-carbon-b-hydrogen-c-oxygen-d-nitrogen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-human-body-is-made-up-of-several-chemical-elements-the-element-present-in-the-highest-proportion-65-in-the-body-is-a-carbon-b-hydrogen-c-oxygen-d-nitrogen\/","title":{"rendered":"The human body is made up of several chemical elements; the element present in the highest proportion (65%) in the body is A. carbon B. hydrogen C. oxygen D. nitrogen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;carbon&#8221; option2=&#8221;hydrogen&#8221; option3=&#8221;oxygen&#8221; option4=&#8221;nitrogen&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>Oxygen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Oxygen is the most abundant element in the human body, making up about 65% of our body weight. It is found in water, which makes up about 60% of our body weight, and in the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that make up our cells. Oxygen is essential for life, as it is used in cellular respiration to produce energy.<\/p>\n<p>Carbon is the second most abundant element in the human body, making up about 18% of our body weight. It is found in all organic compounds, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Carbon is also found in the bones and teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen is the third most abundant element in the human body, making up about 10% of our body weight. It is found in water and in organic compounds. Hydrogen is also found in the bones and teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Nitrogen is the fourth most abundant element in the human body, making up about 3% of our body weight. It is found in proteins and nucleic acids. Nitrogen is also found in the bones and teeth.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining 4% of the human body is made up of a variety of other elements, including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, fluorine, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, and cobalt. 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