Which of the following statements explains the importance of carbon in cells? (Choose all that apply) Carbon affects the function of a cell.
Carbon is a waste product for a cell.
Carbon provides structure for a cell.
Carbon maintains the proper temperature in a cell.

carbon is the waste product in the cell when combined with oxygen to form carbon dioxide which is poisonous if not removed

carbon provides structure for a cell because when animals feed on plants, they obtain carbon in the form of Substances like carbohydrates proteins and lipids which form cell structures

carbon can equally affect the functioning of a cell in that, in the red blood cell when it combines with oxygen to form carboxyl hemoglobin which is poisonous to the cell and can cause shortness of oxygen