Carbon forms the backbone of our DNA because
A) it is the most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen and helium.
B) it reacts easily with oxygen.
C) it remains solid even at high temperatures.
D) a carbon atom can bond with up to four atoms at a time.

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Carbon forms the backbone of our DNA because it is able to form up to four covalent bonds with other atoms, allowing it to bond with the four nucleotides that make up our genetic code.

Carbon Forms the Backbone of Our DNA Because