On Earth, all living things have a molecular machinery of carbon compounds.
They are characterized by the presence of carbon compounds, including amino acids.
At any rate I need a supply of carbon compounds.
All life processes on Earth use the chemistry of carbon compounds.
All known life on Earth is based on the chemistry of carbon compounds.
These carbon compounds react with particles in the air to create ozone.
Higher temperature tests can be done to look for carbon compounds and the signs of life.
In return, the bacteria nourish the worm with carbon compounds.
The first carbon compounds were detected in the armoured shell itself.
Energy clearly came from a breakdown of carbon compounds, just what current theory (current?