10 points
Which of the following has the element correctly matched with
its description? *
O
Phosphorous: Most abundant gas in the atmosphere
O
Carbon: Basis for all living things, every living thing contains this element
Oxygen: A unique element that distinguishes nucleic acids from the other
biomolecules
O
Nitrogen: A element only found solely in storage sites of plants and soil

Carbon: basis for all living things, every living things contain this element.

Explanation:

Carbon is the element that is the major basis of all living things on Earth. Carbon occur natural on Earth. It represent 45 to 50% of total dry mass. Carbon is versatile and has ability to come stable bonds with other elements. Every biological molecules contain carbon. It is the main components of sugars, fats and proteins which are important biomolecules needed for living things proper cell functioning. It is the backbone of organic compound which forming living matter.