Question

which of the following best explains the central role of carbon in the chemistry of living organisms? a. carbon forms many molecules with ionic bonds b. carbon forms many molecules with covalent bonds c. carbon forms many molecules with hydrogen bonds d. carbon can only bond to other carbon atoms

Answer 1

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Carbon is the basic building block of life. That is all living organisms are made up of carbon.

Since carbon forms many molecules with hydrogen, therefore, both carbon and hydrogen are involved in living beings.

For example, carbon is present in proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids etc.

Therefore, we can conclude that carbon forms many molecules with hydrogen bonds best explains the central role of carbon in the chemistry of living organisms.

Answer 2

Carbon bonds with other carbon atoms to form long chains which is catenation