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The thing about carbon is that it can form all kinds of carbon-carbon chains;
this allows lots of interesting compounds, especially proteins,
and a solution of proteins in water is fundamental to all life (as we know it).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoWell...... If your talking about it in organisms it is the building block of material in a organism. Carbon can also form the most compounds.
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What is the role of animals in carbon cycle?
animals help the carbon cycle by the animals dying and restarting their life cycle again
Carbon is called the basis of life?
Not quite. Carbon is the basis of organic chemistry, and is the base atom of all organic molecules, but that still leaves inorganic chemistry, in which carbon does not play such a central role.
how are photosynthesis and carbon related?
The Carbon Cycle is a complex series of processes through which all of the carbon atoms in existence rotate. As both photosynthesis and cellular respiration use carbon atoms in their reactions (6 CO2 + 6 H2O (+ light energy) C6 H12 O6 + 6 O2 and C6 H12 O6 + 6 O2 6 CO2 + 6 H2O, respectively) both play a fundamental role in the carbon cycle.
How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration important parts of the carbon cycle?
Photosynthesis is the process in which carbon dioxide is converted to glucose, so carbon is stored.Respiration is the process in which carbohydrates are converted to water and carbon dioxide, so that carbon is released again into the air.During these processes, both animals and plants help themselves survive by either releasing energy or storing it. Meanwhile carbon is returned back to the air.
What role has SI played in the development of science?
The SI (Systeme International) units have made scientific calculations easier.
What is the role of microorganisms in a carbon cycle?
One role is to break down dead matter (animal & plant) to release the carbon stores within it.
What is role of primary producers in the carbon carbon cycle?
organic compounds
Why does carbon play such a central role in the chemistry of living things?
Carbon plays a central role in the chemistry of living things. This is because organisms either take carbon in or release it.
Is the role of fossil fuels in the carbon cycle?
The role of fossil fuels in the carbon cycle is to produce carbon dioxide. Fossil fuels are considered to be the highest contributors to pollution of the environment.
What role does the lion play in the carbon cycle?
It eats carbon. it eats everything
What is the role of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in vehicles?
Carbon monoxide is the waste produced from burning a fossil fuel
Do humans have a role in the carbon cycle?
Yes they do
What is the role of carbon in photosynthesis and respiration?
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What important role do fungi play in the environment?
They play an important role in the carbon cycle They play an important role in the carbon cycle
Role carbon plays in the structure of compounds present in living things?
a fundamental role
What role does the combustion of fossil fuels have in the carbon cycle?
It increases the carbon dioxide in the oceans. It adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
What is the role of Copper oxide in the reaction in test for carbon and hydrogen?
it oxidizes carbon and hydrogen to produces carbon dioxide and water
