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Based on the fact that many elements are found in living organisms either free or in the form of compounds, which of the following is an exception?
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Options:
  • A Silicon
  • B Magnesium
  • C Iron
  • D Sodium
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Silicon
Humans and earth's crust shows presence of many elements in different percentages. Oxygen is a major element in both. However the second largest element in the human body is carbon while in earth's crust is silicon. Silicon is negligible in the human body.

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