Question

Living organisms are composed of millions of organic compounds, each having a unique structure. What element is responsible for this huge diversity of molecules? Describe the diversity of structures that can be formed and the properties of this element that allow this diversity of form to occur.

Answer 1

the element is carbon - describe the 4 major biomolecule categories: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.

Answer 2

you could also talk about the types/angles of bonds carbon atoms can make

Answer 3

the 4 types of bonds that carbons can form?

Answer 4

yeah the catenation property of carbon makes it unique