Carbon is such an important element for life because it:

A) does not form isomers.
B) forms strong ionic bonds.
C) is part of the water molecule.
D) can form chemical bonds with a maximum of four other atoms.
E) can hydrogen bond to many different molecules.


Answer: D

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