What characteristics of carbon makes it essential to living organisms

Carbon is important to living organisms and is considered the organic element because of its ability to form so many bonds. Since carbon has four valence electrons, it has four open bonding spots, allowing it to form a large array of different substances. Because of this, carbon can be found in tons of things that are essential to sustaining life.

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