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Inorganic and Organic Biomolecules

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The major portion of the dry weight of plants comprises:

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Carbon, nitrogen and sulphur

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Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

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Calcium, magnesium and sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
The weight of a plant, after all its water content is removed by drying, is called dry weight. The dry weight of plants majorly consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

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