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All living things are made up of organic molecules. The carbon element, which is found in all organic molecules, is the basic unit of life.
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Why are living things made up of cells while non living things made up of atoms and molecules?
I think you have it the wrong way around. Living things are made of Atoms Which are in the scheme of things considered non living things. Living thing are all however made up of atoms because all material things are made up of various arrangements of different atoms. The reason for this has always been a matter of conjecture.
Are molecules the same as cells?
*Molecules-They are made from fused elements-They are nonliving*Cells-They aren't made from fused elements-They are living-Also, are made of many parts like the cell membrane and Mitochondria the make the cell work and do things
What is the difference between living things and non-living thing?
Living things have a metabolism and use sources of energy to keep themselves from decaying. Living things can also grow, they replicate, many respond to stimulus too. Living things also have some hereditary molecules such as DNA and RNA. The smallest unit for a living thing is a cell, and all living things are made of one or more cells. Living things also evolve with time. Broader definitions of life include things that do not have a metabolism such as virus and other self-replicating molecules. Some people don't consider viruses to be alive however because they do not have their own metabolism and so can't even reproduce without using a host living cell to do that for them. Viruses are also not a cell, they're more of an organic particle with their own DNA or RNA.
What class of organic molecules includes biological catalysts?
organic catalysts made of protein are called enzymes (these are usually made by living things)nonprotein based organic catalysts are simply called organic catalysts (these are usually synthesized artificially)
What are huge molecules made up of many smaller organic molecules called?
This compound is called a polymer.
How are icicles and living things the same?
Icicles are not living things. This is because they are made of molecules (water molecules), not cells.
Are cells composed of primarily inorganic molecules?
Cells are not composed primarily of inorganic molecules. This is because cells are found in living things which are made up of organic matter.
What is the definition of organic matter?
Materials made by living things
What are compounds made by living things called?
Organic compounds made by living things are called carbon compounds. This is because carbon is required by all living things to function.
Are atoms n molecules living things?
No, atoms and molecules are not living things. All living things, however, are made up of atoms and molecules.
Are proteins made of living things?
No, proteins are just assembled molecules. This in itself is not living.
Why are organic molecules are made of small atoms?
All things in the physical world are made of atoms. Say, are you a troll?
Substances that contain carbon and come from living things?
It is called organic compounds (made from living organisms, or used to be). It was only in the nineteenth century when organic compounds could be made in the laboratory from inorganic substances (gas, rocks, minerals, etc.)
Why are all living things considered organic?
That would be carbon. The definition of an organic molecule or compound is one that contains carbon. Exceptions are for carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and a few other carbon molecules by historic convention.
Are Organic molecules are made from a small collection of simple precursors?
Organic molecules are molecules that have a carbon backbone.
What sedimentary rock that's organic was once made of living things?
Coal.
Is enzyme the same as a catalyst?
Enzymes are organic catalysts made by living things.
