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Is every molecule in a living system an organic compound?
"Not every molecule in a living system is an organic compound." This statement is correct according to the definition of organic compounds as compounds containing carbon. For instance, water is a major component of living systems but is not "organic".
What are nitrates classified as?
The ion nitrate is a component of inorganic compounds but also of organic compounds.
What are the organic compounds found in a bagel?
Starch is the principal component.
What is the use of carbon in your body?
It is essential component of all organic compounds .
What element from the periodic table is a component of all organic compounds?
Carbon
The four major families of organic compounds?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids are the 4 Major Families of Organic Compounds.
Why is carbon fundamental for all life?
Carbon is the indispensable component of all organic compounds.
Is nitrogen part of all organic compounds?
No: Many important organic compounds, such as hydrocarbons and carbohydrates, do not contain any nitrogen. Nitrogen is, however, a vital part of the biologically important organic compounds called proteins.
Why is there so much carbon in the human body?
Carbon is the essential component of all organic compounds.
What element must a compound have to be considered organic?
Carbon and hydrogen. There are a few definitions of organic compounds but generally they have one or more C-H or C-C bonds. Organic chemistry is the component of chemistry that involves all aspects of organic compounds.
What are the four major classes of compounds?
Carbohydrates,Lipids,Proteins and Nucleic Acids are the four major classes of organic compounds.
Does every chemical compound contain hydrogen?
Not all compounds contain hydrogen, and there are many of these. Although there are also many, especially organic compounds, that do have hydrogen as a component.
