OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
DIVERSITY AMONG LIFE FORMS
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Question
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Organic molecules are based on the element ____ This element can form an extremely wide variety of molecules due to its ability to form ____ covalent bonds
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carbon, 4
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carbon, 2
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oxygen, 4
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oxygen, 2
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Organic molecules are built on chains of carbon atoms of varying lengths; most are typically very long, which allows for a huge number and variety of compounds. No other element has the ability to form so many different molecules of so many different sizes and shapes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon can form four single bonds, one double and two single bonds, two double bonds, and one triple bond and one single bond.
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