Differences in which of the following chemical characteristics are responsible for the uniqueness of individuals organisms?
A) elemental composition from organism to organism
B) types and relative amounts of organic molecules synthesized by each organism
C) sizes of the organic molecules in each organism
D) types of inorganic compounds present in each organism

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The types and relative amounts of organic molecules synthesized by each organism are primarily responsible for the uniqueness of individual organisms. These organic molecules include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, which vary widely among different organisms and determine many of their unique traits and functions.

Differences in Which of the Following Chemical Characteristics Are Responsible