The human body is made up of several chemical elements. Which of the following element is present in the highest proportion (65%) in the body? |ForumIAS

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[A] Carbon

[B] Hydrogen

[C] Oxygen

[D] Nitrogen

Answer: C

Notes:

The human body is made up of several chemical elements. The element present in the highest proportion (65%) in the body is Oxygen.

Source: NCERT