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The highest factor contributing to the dry weight of organisms is
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Options:
  • A Water
  • B Carbon
  • C Hydrogen
  • D Nitrogen
Solution:
1136 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Carbon
Dry weight of the organism is the weight after water is removed. Carbon constitutes 49% of dry weight in organisms. Thus, it contributes maximally to dry weight of the organism.

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