Which statement best describes the role carbon plays in the structure of compounds present in living things? a fundamental role. a somewhat important role. a minimal role.

i believe the answer is "A fundamental role". hope this helps.

mammal

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linnaeus is the father of taxonomy

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which is the system of classifying and naming organisms. one of his contributions was the development of a hierarchical system of classification of nature. today, this system includes eight taxa: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.