By Far the Most Common Elements in the Universe and in Our

question 45

Multiple Choice

By far the most common elements in the Universe and in our solar system are ____________.

• A)nitrogen and oxygen
• B)iron and manganese
• C)hydrogen and helium
• D)hydrogen and oxygen

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Definitions:

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Nucleosome

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