TC Question Big Book Test 16 (Some scientists...)

Some scientists argue that carbon compounds play such a central role in life on Earth because of the possibility of __________ resulting from the carbon atom’s ability to form an unending series of different molecules.

A. diversity
B. deviation
C. variety
D. reproduction
E. stability
F. invigoration

I read this sentence and guessed the answer: “life on earth” . I then chose answer choice D (reproduction). Can someone explain why that’s wrong?

ability to form an unending series of different molecules = diversity, variety

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