most of the total mass of a plant comesfrom which source?

Question

most of the total mass of a plant comesfrom which source?

Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Water
Hydrogen

Is is carbon dioxide?

Answer 1

Water comprises most of our mass too.

Carbon dioxide is one atom of carbon linked to two atoms of oxygen ("di-" means "two").

It is absorbed by plants and exhaled by animals.

I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.

Answer 2

Consider the molecular formula for glucose (other building blocks, such as other sugars, cellulose, and starches are similar ratios)

C₆H₁₂O₆

Notice there are 6H₂O, and 6C

The water is about 1.5 massive as C. So most of the mass comes from water. Other molecules in plants have a similar ratio.

Answer 3

No, carbon dioxide is not the primary source of the total mass of a plant. The primary source of a plant's mass is water. Water is taken up by the plant's roots and is used for various metabolic processes such as photosynthesis, cell growth, and nutrient uptake. Carbon dioxide is also important for photosynthesis, but it primarily provides carbon for the synthesis of organic molecules rather than contributing directly to the mass of the plant. Nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen are also important elements for plant growth, but they are present in smaller quantities compared to water.