Most of the molecules in the food cannot be created without which of the following element?

The correct answer is: Carbon

• The carbon atom is important in food
• Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats which we consume have carbon atoms in common
• It is a universal atom that has the ability to bond with other atoms like O, N, and H, forming a stable compound
• The carbon atom is essential for cellular respiration and to produce energy for the metabolic activities of the cell