The feature of carbon important for producing a diversity of organic molecules is
A. carbon bonds are stronger than any other bond.
B. carbon bonds cannot be broken in the range of temperatures associated with life.
C. carbon can form both polar and nonpolar covalent bonds with various elements.
D. carbon can form hydrogen bonds with water.
E. carbon can form up to two covalent bonds with other elements.
Answer: C
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