Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are the four most common elements in living things. Which statement BEST describes the function of these elements within an organism? a The elements are produced by organisms as they undergo cellular processes. b The elements are the most stable elements found on Earth. c The elements make up carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. d The elements are the result of organisms breaking down larger elements in food.

c The elements make up carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.