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Which of the following properties of carbon give it particular importance to life?

It's very cohesive and adhesive.

It can form polymers like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

It can regulate temperature.

Decomposition of molecules can occur readily, releasing needed energy.

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Biology

Casey

31 March, 00:59

Select all that apply.

Which of the following properties of carbon give it particular importance to life?

It's very cohesive and adhesive.

It can form polymers like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

It can regulate temperature.

Decomposition of molecules can occur readily, releasing needed energy.

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Answers (2)

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Rubi Benson · Answer 1

I believe the answer is it can form polymers like carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Lorenzo Pruitt · Answer 2

Answer: It can form polymers like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Explanation:

The carbon is an important element which forms an important ingredient of the bio molecules like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins these are the important components of the food. The lipids form the main part of the cell membranes which selectively restricts and allow the passage of the molecules and ions in and out of the cells. The proteins are the building blocks of life they perform functions in cell metabolism. The nucleic acid includes the genetic material which is inherited by the offsprings from their parents. All these bio-molecules are necessary for the survival of the living organisms.