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4. Biomolecules / Carbon / Problem 1

Which property of carbon makes it an excellent building block of life?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Its ability to form hydrogen bonds with up to four other atoms, including other carbon atoms.

B

Its ability to form ionic bonds with up to four other atoms, including other carbon atoms.

C

Its ability to form covalent bonds with up to four other atoms, including other carbon atoms.

D

All of the above.

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