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A molecule is deemed and termed to be organic if it contains Carbon and hydrogen. Methane [CH4] is the simplest example. Carbon forms chains i.e. -C-C-C-C- etc, and has room for two side branches 'to boot!'
Organic chemistry is the basis for Biochemistry.
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∙ 9y ago"Organic" substances are molecules containing carbon-hydrogen bonds. (I know, the usual answer is "an organic substance is one that contains carbon." Carbon dioxide is the most common carbon-containing compound on Earth, and it's not considered organic because there's no hydrogen in it.) The list of substances that can be classified as organic is long and distinguished.
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∙ 9y agoIs any complicated molecule containing carbon.
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∙ 11y ago"Organic" chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon. I'm not sure elemental carbon can be called organic, because the term refers to compounds.
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∙ 9y agoCompounds containing carbon; by tradition many compounds containing carbon are considered as inorganic.
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∙ 13y agoLiterally millions can be.
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Is lead a biological molecule?
Elemental lead (Pb) by itself is not an organic compound. Organic compounds are molecules which must have carbon bonding.
Chemistry Required For Biomedical Engineering?
A good background in inorganic and organic chemistry is required for biomedical engineering. After accomplishing study in inorganic chemistry, one must obtain a solid understanding of how organic carbon and other molecules comprise the essential structures of life molecules. Organic chemistry enables one to study the activities of different micro-bodies.
Is HONH2 an organic compound?
No, an organic compound must have carbon.
Which element is the main componemnt in all organic molecules?
By definition, organic compounds must contain hydrogen and carbon. Other common elements include oxygen and nitrogen and sometimes sulphur, phosphorus, halogens. There are many other compounds that contain metals (organometallic chemistry).
What two atoms must organic molecules have in them?
If I absolutely had to answer with two atoms, I'd say carbon and hydrogen. This is because carbon is the absolutely indispensible atom that is the absolute basis of all organic molecules, forms they're backbones, and it is carbon's ability to make multible chemical bonds that allows for complex molecular structures. Secondly, hydrogen because any time a carbon molecule has a free chemical bond (not bound to another carbon or some other atom), it bonds to hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are entirely carbon and hydrogen. I must say however that for some organic molecules (e.g. carbohydrates) I would have to say there are three atoms which are the basis: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
What organic molecules must be included in the soil for earthworm nutrition?
All organic molecules must contain carbon.
Is the chloride ion an organic molecule?
Chloride ions are not molecules, for a start. They are ions. And chlorine molecules are not organic. All organic compounds must have Carbon in them.
Which element must present for a compound to be classified as an organic compound?
carbon
What organic molecules must contain what elements?
carbon and hydrogen
What is an organism that must take in organic molecules for both energy and a supply of carbon?
You!
In order for NAD plus to remove electrons from glucose or other organic molecules what must be true?
the free energy liberated when electrons are removed from the organic molecules must be greater than the energy required to give the electrons to NAD+
Do all organic molecules contain the element carbon?
Yes, all organic molecules contain carbon.
What compounds are organic compounds?
Substances containing the element carbon. Most contain hydrogen and many contain oxygen or other elements.See the Related Questions and Web Links.a compound made of carbon oxygen and hydrogenAn organic compound is a member of a large class of solid, gaseous or liquid chemical compounds in which the molecules contain carbon.
What organic plants can you plant in your planter?
All plants have the potential to be organic. For something to be described as organic is must be grown without the use of pesticides, insecticides, growth hormones or GMO's, basically it must be grown without chemicals. As long as you do not spray the plants in you planter with pesticides/chemicals, do not use chemicals in the soil they are planted in, then they should be considered organic. However the standards for being registered as an organic farmer are much more complex and require certification through the USDA showing that the food being grown complies with the legal regulations.
Is a proton an organic molecule?
No. A proton is a subatomic particle, and a component of atoms. Atoms are components of molecules. An organic molecule must contain carbon atoms.
Is lead a biological molecule?
Elemental lead (Pb) by itself is not an organic compound. Organic compounds are molecules which must have carbon bonding.
Which element forms the backbone of all organic molecules?
Carbon. Organic molecules are usually made up of carbon chains or rings, with hydrogen atoms bonded to most bond sites. The molecules are distinguished by the length of the chain, the number of double or triple carbon-carbon bonds, and the other elements or ligands that might be bonded to the carbon chain or ring.
