Carbon is extremely important because ____.
A) it does not participate in many chemical reactions
B) it is found only in inorganic matter, not in living organisms
C) it is only found in organic matter, not in inorganic materials
D) it dissolves especially well in water
E) it is an essential building block for organic molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and nucleic acids such as DNA.

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Carbon is fundamental to life as it is the primary component of all organic molecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and nucleic acids like DNA. This makes it an essential building block for living organisms.

Carbon Is Extremely Important Because ____