Which element is considered the most versatile element in living organisms and why?
hydrogen, because it is a key component in organic molecules and provides most of the mass of human bodies
hydrogen, because it can be found in both organic and inorganic molecules
carbon, because it can bond with many elements to form complex molecules
carbon, because it provides strength to the important protein, keratin

dna is made up of six smaller molecules -- a five carbon sugar called deoxyribose, a phosphate molecule and four different nitrogenous bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine and guanine).

lizards have adapted to life in the desert. some desert lizards have toes with spiny scales to them run across the sand without sinking. some use the sand to hide from predators, or to search for small animals that they prey upon.