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When the field of organic chemistry was just beginning, it was widely believed that such chemicals were special in some sort of semi-supernatural sense and that only living things could make them due to a semi-supernatural ability they had that could never be duplicated naturally by man in the lab.
This was gradually shown to be false as one after another of the organic chemicals were synthesized in the lab. Now we can even synthesize chemicals as complex as DNA in the lab (although once synthesized we often use living bacteria to mass produce it for us to reduce the costs).
However the term organic chemistry stuck. There is now a new term biochemistry relating specifically to the chemistry of living things.
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A long chain of energy-rich organic compounds made of glucose molecules is called a?
A long chain of energy-rich organic compounds made of glucose molecules is called a carbohydrate.
Are proteoglycans organic or inorganic?
Proteoglycans are organic molecules. They are composed of proteins and long chains of complex carbohydrates called glycosaminoglycans.
What are large molecules made of carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen and sometimes sulfur called?
Large molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur are called biomolecules or organic macromolecules.
What are water-fearing molecules called?
Water-fearing molecules are called hydrophobic molecules. These molecules do not interact or mix well with water due to their nonpolar nature.
What is a covalent substance whose molecules are very large and because the atoms involved continue to bond one another called?
Very large covalent molecules are called macromoleules or sometimes giant molecules. I do not what the part of the question "because the atoms involved continue to bond one another called?" means
What do you call an organism that consumes pre-existing organic molecules?
Organisms that consume preexisting organic molecules are called heterotrophs.
What organic molecules does the body need?
There are four major organic molecules in the body, which are called macromolecules. These include lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids.
Are Organic molecules are made from a small collection of simple precursors?
Yes, organic molecules are generally made from a small collection of simple precursors called monomers. These monomers can join together through chemical bonds to form larger molecules known as polymers, which make up the diverse array of organic compounds found in living organisms.
What is the process that forms organic molecules called?
The process that forms organic molecules is called organic synthesis. It involves combining simpler organic compounds or building blocks to create more complex organic molecules through chemical reactions. This process is essential for creating a wide range of organic compounds used in pharmaceuticals, materials, and other industries.
What are the individual subunit of larger organic molecules called?
The individual subunits of larger organic molecules are called monomers. Monomers can join together through chemical bonds to form polymers, which are larger molecules made up of repeating units of monomers.
A long chain of energy-rich organic compounds made of glucose molecules is called a?
A long chain of energy-rich organic compounds made of glucose molecules is called a carbohydrate.
Where do plants get the energy to make organic molecules?
By converting energy into molecules. We then eat the plant which carries the molecules of energy. It is organic because its a plant. I'm prerty sure this is correct but if it is not, please correct me!
What are huge molecules made up of many smaller organic molecules called?
Huge molecules made up of many smaller organic molecules are called polymers. These polymers are formed through the process of polymerization, where smaller units called monomers are linked together to form long chains. Examples of polymers include proteins, DNA, cellulose, and synthetic materials like plastics.
Carbohydrates are chains of what smaller organic molecule?
Carbohydrates are chains of smaller organic molecules called monosaccharides.
When there is no oxygen present what are the processes called that break down organic molecules?
Anaerobic Respiration
The group of organic molecules that that were first discovered in the nucleus of the cell are called?
The group of organic molecules that were first discovered in the nucleus of the cell are nucleic acids. These molecules, such as DNA and RNA, carry genetic information and play vital roles in cell function and heredity.
Where do organic molecules come from that make up plastics?
Organic molecules used to make plastics are typically derived from crude oil or natural gas through a process called polymerization. These organic molecules are converted into polymers, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, which are the building blocks of various types of plastics.
