Which of the following describes the major significance of the element carbon in the human body?

a) ionized form makes body fluids acidic
b) constituent of water
c) forms backbone of all organic molecules
d) required to harden the structure of bones and teeth
e) ionized form is the part of hemoglobin that carries oxygen


Answer: c

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