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loris [4]
3 years ago
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Describe the characteristics of water and carbon and why are they so important to living things?

Biology
1 answer:
Ivenika [448]3 years ago
8 0
Cells are made of many complex molecules called macromolecules, which include proteins, nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), carbohydrates, and lipids. The macromolecules are a subset of organic molecules (any carbon<span>-containing liquid, solid, or gas) that are especially </span>important<span> for life.</span>
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