Carbon's Prominence in Living Systems Can Be Explained by the Fact

question 68

Multiple Choice

Carbon's prominence in living systems can be explained by the fact that

• A) it forms weak reversible bonds.
• B) it bonds with up to three other atoms.
• C) carbon-based molecules can form long chains and rings.
• D) it does not form small molecules.

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Fixed Budget

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