In What Way Would Life Be Different If the Element

question 1

Multiple Choice

In what way would life be different if the element carbon was absent?

• A)There would be no organic compounds.
• B)There would be no inorganic compounds.
• C)Life would not exist in any shape or form.
• D)The concept of pH would not exist.

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