MCQ
Which of the following elements of matter would best convey that there is life on earth
- AOxygen
- BHydrogen
- ✓Carbon
- DIron
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Carbon
c
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 wellsuited to form the long chains of molecules that serve as the basis for life as we know it, such as proteins and $DNA.$
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 wellsuited 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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