Name the four non-metals which are important for the sustenance of life. Mention their importance in life. Also, mention the uses of some other non-metals.
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Carbon
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Sulphur and
oxygen
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Name and uses of four non-metals which are important for the sustenance of life:
- Oxygen: It is the most important non-metal which is present in the glucose which acts as energy source of the body.
- Silicon: It is very essential compound in mechanism of formation of bone and cartilage.
- Nitrogen: It is required for amino acids and protein synthesis.
- Bromine: It acts as co-factor that triggers the action of enzyme involved in collagen formation.
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