How is carbon makes it the building blocks of life?

Answer 1

Carbon is special because it is small, fairly abundant and can form up to 4 bonds with 4 different atoms. It is the building block of life (at least on this planet) because of the special types of chemical reactions that it can undergo. The chemistry of carbon is called ORGANIC CHEMISTRY which is very closely related to the chemistry of life which is called BIOCHEMISTRY.

Answer 2

Carbons ability to create long chains is what singles it out from all the other elements. Its this property that allows for the complex structures needed for life. Its all possible due to its 4 valance electrons. And due to its reactive properties with other elements like nitrogen and oxygen which are also the building blocks of life. Silicone also has 4 valence electrons but the element itself is much larger maybe pointing to the size of carbon playing a critical role as well

Answer 3

Carbon is a versatile element that can form long chains and rings with other carbon atoms as well as with other elements like hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. These complex structures are the basis for the molecules that make up living organisms, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and nucleic acids. The ability of carbon to form diverse and stable compounds allows for the complexity and diversity of biological molecules essential for life.

Answer 4

because..