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1. Carbon-dioxide is important in photosynthesis.

6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)  C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g)


2. Oxygen is essential in aerobic respiration.
C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g)  6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l) + energy
3. Phosphorus is needed to build strong bones and teeth.
PO43-
4. Water is essential to life.
H2O
5. Nitrogen is important for protein synthesis in plants and animals.
NO3-

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