Why is Carbon often called the "backbone of life" acting as the perfect element to form all organic molecules?

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Biology

Deangelo

8 January, 17:55

Why is Carbon often called the "backbone of life" acting as the perfect element to form all organic molecules?

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Squeeky · Answer 1

Carbon is the basis for the organic molecules that constitute life because it can form multiple strong bonds with itself and with other elements.

Micah Archer · Answer 2

Carbon is the basis of all life. Carbon bonds together atoms and therefore makes up almost everything in the world except inorganic things such as water.