Ingredients for Life: Carbon

Large spherical object surrounded by smaller multi-sphere objects. Nova Caption: Carbon is one of the most versatile elements.

Carbon is the basis of all organic molecules. It is also one of the most abundant elements in the universe. This video segment illustrates the special characteristics of carbon that make it an essential ingredient for life.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
biology, cells, chemistry

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  • Ingredients for Life: Carbon

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    Video
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    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory, Spanish Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English, Spanish
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    2 minutes

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