Question

click the statement that best describes the role of each element in living organisms.
carbon makes up 60% of the atoms in living organisms
oxygen is the most abundant element by mass
hydrogen dropdown. done checkbox. the dropdown options for hydrogen: is the most abundant element by mass, makes up 60% of the atoms in living organisms, is a versatile element, and the basis of all living organisms

Explanation:

To determine the correct role of Hydrogen in living organisms:

• "is the most abundant element by mass" is incorrect as Oxygen is the most abundant by mass.
• "makes up 60% of the atoms in living organisms" is correct for Hydrogen (Hydrogen atoms are very light and numerous, making up about 60% of the atoms in living things).
• "is a versatile element, and the basis of all living organisms" is incorrect as that describes Carbon.

Answer:

makes up 60% of the atoms in living organisms