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When it says 'life is carbon-based', it literally means just that. All forms of life are built off of the element Carbon, which is number 6 on the Periodic Table. All life is built off of carbon. Nothing can be considered life unless it has traces of carbon. For example, DNA is the base of human life, and carbon makes up most of the DNA, so when it says 'life is carbon-based', it means that all life depends on the element carbon, nicknamed 'the element of life'.
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What does empircism mean?
how something has to be tested before proving right, theory based on OBSERVATIONS
Which branch of chemistry involves carbon-based molecules?
Organic chemistry (and of course biochemistry) is the branch involving carbon based molecules.
A single unit of a large carbon based molecule?
Big
Are fossil fuels carbon-based?
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon into the atmosphere in the form of CO2. Yes.
What are the inferences based on?
it is based on how you answer the question that is based on information that you know , and it also based on your findings or something that will emphasis your studies
What is a compound based on the element carbon?
You'll mean 'organic' compounds
What does combustion of alcohol mean?
It's when you burn something i.e. add oxygen to something. One of the products for complete combustion is carbon dioxide. For incomplete combustion which is when there isn't enough oxygen, then carbon monoxide is formed.
What is a carbon based molecule?
Carbon Based molecules are ones that have one or more carbon to carbon bonds in them.
What type of carbon based molecule are DNA and RNA?
A carbon based molecule is a polymer. Edit: A carbon based molecule does not have to be a polymer, although some polymers are carbon based. For example methane - CH4 is carbon based and not a polymer. Carbon based molecules are called organic compounds.
Are inorganic molecules carbon based?
No, inorganic molecules are not carbon based.
Element on which life is based?
carbon
Are bugs carbon-based?
All life on Earth is carbon based, including bugs.
Are most organisms said to be carbon based?
All organisms on Earth are carbon based.
Do animal use carbon?
Animals are carbon based lifeforms; their celular structure is based on carbon atoms. Animals consume food made of organic molecules, which are based on carbon atoms. Animals breath out carbon dioxide, CO2. Yes, animals use carbon.
What is the element on which life is based?
I belive it's carbon.
What two categories in chemicals are based on carbon content?
Two categories of chemicals are based on carbon ?
Is coal a carbon based fossil fuel?
Yes, coal is a carbon based fossil fuel.
