Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur are the primary elements essential for life, forming the basis of molecules like water and DNA. Additionally, about 40 to 50 trace elements, including iron, iodine, zinc, and copper, exist in the human body in small amounts, contributing to various biological functions.
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