The document discusses 5 key elements important for life: carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, oxygen for aerobic respiration, phosphorus for strong bones and teeth, water as essential for life, and nitrogen for protein synthesis in plants and animals.
The document discusses 5 key elements important for life: carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, oxygen for aerobic respiration, phosphorus for strong bones and teeth, water as essential for life, and nitrogen for protein synthesis in plants and animals.
The document discusses 5 key elements important for life: carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, oxygen for aerobic respiration, phosphorus for strong bones and teeth, water as essential for life, and nitrogen for protein synthesis in plants and animals.
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-