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yes- hydro carbons are the basis of life.

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All living things contain what?

All living things contain cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life. These cells are made up of molecules such as DNA, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, which are essential for carrying out various biological processes. Additionally, living things also contain water, which is crucial for maintaining life processes.


What are things that contain carbon?

Common things that contain carbon include living organisms (plants, animals), fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), organic matter (wood, paper), carbon dioxide (in the atmosphere and dissolved in water), and synthetic materials (plastics, rubber).


Where does Carbon Exist?

Origin: It's a product of heat and pressure of lesser elements. It is the end of a radioactive decomposition of higher elements. So, it exists whenever these processes are occurring. Generally, produced in stars. Carbon exists in all living things, and is basis for all living organisms. Even, after living things die, they still posses their carbon. (Hence, why we can apply carbon dating to most things.)


What do all living things contain?

All living things contain cells, which are the basic building blocks of life. These cells contain genetic material, such as DNA, that carries instructions for how the organism functions. Living things also contain proteins, which are essential for carrying out various biological processes.


What Component of all living matter and fossil fuels?

Carbon is the component found in all living matter and fossil fuels.