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The major portion of the dry weight of plants comprises of:
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carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
The four most common elements in living organisms are $\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}$. These are also known as framework element. Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen together constitute about $94 \%$ of the total dry weight of the plant.
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