The picture shows a close-up of one carbon atom. A hydrogen atom has one proton as the nucleus and one electron in the region outside the nucleus. The electron and proton are attracted to each other.

Here, the oxygen atom is red, carbon is black and hydrogen is white. Image caption, A ball-and-stick model of methane Molecules can be drawn in different ways. In this diagram of methane (CH₄ ...

They play a crucial role in the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. Amino acids are characterized by their central carbon atom, known as the α-carbon, which is bonded ...

Here, the oxygen atom is red, carbon is black and hydrogen is white. Image caption, A ball-and-stick model of methane Molecules can be drawn in different ways. In this diagram of methane (CH₄ ...