The four most common elements in the universe are typically considered to be hydrogen, helium, oxygen, and carbon. However, when specifically talking about the composition of the human body or Earth’s crust, the order might differ. Among the options you've listed, the closest set that aligns with common knowledge about the elements that are most prevalent in living organisms would be:
hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen.
This combination reflects the four elements that make up a significant portion of biological molecules.
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