Science Common Sense

165 - Why do we need carbon in our bodies?

We need carbon in our bodies because it's a building block for many important things in our body. Carbon is like Legos - it can connect with other elements to make different structures.

Some examples of things that carbon helps build in our bodies are:

  1. Our bones: Carbon helps make the cells in our bones strong.
  2. Our muscles: Carbon is used to make the proteins in our muscles.
  3. Our DNA: Carbon is a key part of the DNA molecules that tell our bodies what we look like and how we grow.
  4. Our foods: Many of the foods we eat, like fruits and vegetables, contain carbon.

So, carbon is a very important part of our bodies and helps us grow, move, and stay healthy.

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