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belka [17]
3 years ago
9

How are carbon-based molecules suited for sustaining life?

Chemistry
1 answer:
IrinaVladis [17]3 years ago
8 0

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Life on Earth is based on carbon, likely because each carbon atom can form bonds with up to four other atoms simultaneously. This quality makes carbon well-suited to form the long chains of molecules that serve as the basis for life as we know it, such as proteins and DNA.

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