Using the periodic table in Fig. 2.3, select the element that would be found in LEAST abundance in a living cell.

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Silicon (Si) is not essential for any known biological function and is typically found in very low abundance in living cells. In contrast, hydrogen (H), sodium (Na), phosphorous (P), and zinc (Zn) are all necessary for various biological processes and are found in higher abundances in cells.

Using the Periodic Table in Fig