Which of the following component is present in our body in the smallest amount?

Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Phosphorus

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Solution

The correct option is D Phosphorus
The percentage of phosphorous in the human body is about 1%. Phosphorus is an essential element that is necessary in the body, since it is used for bone and teeth formation, as calcium on its own cannot build sturdy tissues and bones.

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