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Why does the oxidation of organic compounds by molecular oxygen to produce CO2 and water release free energy?
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∙ 14y ago
the covalent bonds in organic molecules are higher energy bonds than those in water and carbon dioxide.
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∙ 14y agoElectrons are being moved from atoms that have a lower affinity for electrons (such as C) to atoms with a higher affinity for electrons (such as O).
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∙ 12y agoElectrons are being moved from atoms that have a lower affinity for electrons (such as ) to atoms with a higher affinity for electrons (such as ).
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Atp is produced in the degradation of organic compounds such as glucose?
Atp can be produce by photosynthesis. Atp is produced in the degradation of organic compounds such as glucose. It also is generated in anaerobic respiration and is released in aerobic respiration.
Why must heterotrophic organisms ingest food?
Because they require organic compounds for growth, unlike autotrophic organisms which produce their own nutrients by absorbing inorganic compounds.
Are the reactants of photosynthesis organic or inorganic?
I think what you're asking is, are the materials autotrophic eukaryotes (multicellular organisms that are able to produce their own glucose for energy), like most plants that use photosynthesis to produce glucose from carbon dioxide and water, considered inorganic compounds? sunlight H20+CO2---------> C6H12O6 + O2 the best answer I found was, "Organic compounds are actually compounds containing carbon covalently bonded with a hydrogen. You can say carbon is the main thing here. Compounds of carbon [except oxides, carbonates, bicarbonates] are termed as organic. Water does not contain a carbon atom. So it is inorganic. Carbon dioxide is considered by chemists as inorganic, along with carbon monoxide, carbonates and bicarbonates. Nature has not distinguished compounds into inorganic and organic compounds that clearly. These compounds of carbon are just assumed to be inorganic. Also there is that one thing about carbon being covalently bonded with hydrogen in organic compounds. Due to that criteria carbon dioxide is considered inorganic. But actually there is no clear reason."
What is carbon's role in organic molecules?
It's the glue that holds everything together. Carbon can form long chains, which atoms can attach to the sides of, thus creating hugely complex molecules.
Does chemosynthetic bacteria need sunlight to grow?
Chemosynthetic bacteria does not require sunlight to live and derives the nutrients from nonfood sources. Examples of chemosynthetic bacteria are lactobacillus and streptococcus.
Is a tadploe a consumer or producer?
A ConsumerProducers are usually green plants that produce organic compounds by photosynthesis.There are some producers that produce organic compounds through chemosynthesis.
What is the function of produce?
Producers are organisms, like green plants, that produce organic compounds from inorganic compounds. These are also a type of Autotroph.
What cell uses rich organic compuonds used to produce ATP?
Mitochondria use rich organic compounds, glucose, to produce ATP.
Do organic compounds produce ions in water?
No they do not. They have low water solubility.
What is the coenzyme used during the cellular respiration pathway to produce oxidation?
organic molecules contain
What uses light energy and inorganic substances to produce organic compounds?
Plants do this.
How are acids manufactured?
It depends on the acid. Organic acids can be manufactured through oxidation or carbonylation of other organic compounds. Sulfuric acid is produce by reacting sulfur dioxide with ozone and water. Hydrochloric acid can be produce by reacting chlorine gas with either hydrogen or with hydrocarbons.
How the word organic descriptive of most carbon compounds?
The word organic originates from the notion in 19th century that "only" living creatures can produce carbon-containing molecules. Today, we know that this is not true... But, we still use the word "organic" to describe carbon compounds. It is more appropriate to call organic compounds or organic chemistry as carbon compounds and carbon chemistry.
Is a mollusk a heterotroph?
Heterotrophic because it needs to ingest other organisms to produce the necessary organic compounds for life functions. Autotrophs can make their own organic compounds from inorganic compounds which mollusk, such as squids, cannot do.
What type of organisms are always producers?
Producers are organisms like green plants, which produce organic compounds from inorganic compounds. The plants are then eaten by consumers like the grazing animals. Plants are known as the primary producers.
Will the reaction of oxygen with nitrogen produce an ionic compound or a molecular compound?
Nitrogen oxides are not ionic compounds.
Difference between organic reaction and organic synthesis?
a organic reaction is any reaction particular to organic compounds organic synthesis is a reaction or series of reactions used to produce a particular compound
