Why is carbon so important in biology?

A) It is a common element on Earth.
B) It has very little electronegativity, making it a good electron donor.
C) It bonds to only a few other elements.
D) It can form a variety of carbon skeletons and host functional groups.


D

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In eukaryotic cells, transcription occurs  

A.  on the surface of the nuclear membrane. B.  on ribosomes. C.  on spliceosomes. D.  inside the nucleus. E.  on the surface of the plasma membrane.

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