Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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The name and atomic symbols of the four most abundant elements, which make up the bulk of all living matter and the ones, which occur in proteins and nucleic acids.

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The whole universe is made of matter and the matter is composed of the elements. The elements are made up of smaller particles known as atoms. The protons, neutrons, and electrons make up the subatomic particles of an atom. The number of protons present within the nucleus determines the atom’s atomic number. Each element is denoted by its symbol, which is universal and unique.

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