Bio elements constitute more than 99% of the found in living things.
The main bio elements are Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen.
The smaller quantities are calcium, potassium, phosphorus,sulfur, and magnesium
Biomolecules are building blocks of living things.
The different types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleicacids.
Biomolecules are also considered macromolecules.
A polymer is a long molecule that consists of several monomers.
A monomer is the building blocks of a polymer.
Polymers are considered complex compounds.
Empirical Formula which simply shows the relative number of atoms present in it.
Structural formula shows the bonding between atoms through graphical arrangement.
Carbon is an essential element of any living matter.
There is 0.09% by mass of carbon present in earth's crust.
Carbon has the ability to form long chains.
Oxygen is most abundant element in earth's crust.
46% by mass and 23% by mass in the atmosphere.
Oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule in the free state.
Nitrogen is the most abundant element in Earth's atmosphere.
Nitrogen compromises 78% by volume.
Hydrogen is the simplest known, having one proton and electron.
Hydrogen is the 10th most abundant in the earth's crust.
Hydrogen is an essential component of three major biomolecules, namely, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Practice Essay: Each element is present in biomolecules plays an important role in formation of living matter. How would you relate your skills and talent as a part of a community or group?
