Major portion of dry weight of a plant consists of elements

Calcium, magnesium and sulphur

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Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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Carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen

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Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen together constitute about 94% of the total dry weight of the plant. The four most common elements in living organisms are H, C, O, N. These are also called as frame work element.

So, the correct answer is 'Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen'.

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