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Basically, there are three accepted sources of organic compounds:
1. carbonized organic matter
2. living organisms
3. invention/human ingenuity
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∙ 15y agoThere are literally millions of organic compounds, and, in general, the are synthesized naturally by living organisms. It is possible to put together organic compounds in the laboratory, and we can do quite a bit of that, too. The general nature of the question means we can only provide a general answer.
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∙ 11y agoOrganic chemistry is a subdiscipline within chemistry involving the scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation (by synthesis or by other means) of carbon-based compounds, hydrocarbons, and their derivatives. These compounds may contain any number of other elements, including hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, the halogens as well as phosphorus,silicon, and sulfur.[1][2][3]
Organic compounds form the basis of almost all earthly life processes (with very few exceptions). They are structurally diverse. The range of application of organic compounds is enormous. They either form the basis of, or are important constituents of, many products including plastics, drugs,petrochemicals, food, explosives, and paints.
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∙ 15y agoFossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, these are all made up of very dead creatures from yonks ago. Burning plant material will release the carbon stored inside it from photosynthesis too.
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∙ 9y agoOrganic compounds are any compound containing carbon. They are found nearly everywhere, and a list of some appears below.
Found In the body: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids (DNA)
Found in medicine: pharmaceutics
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∙ 9y agoThe four main sources are Petroleum, bituminous (soft) coal, natural gas and plants & animals.
animals
plants
fossils fuel
microbes
earth
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∙ 9y agoOrganic compounds are found nearly everywhere. Organic compounds are especially present in plant matter, and soil. Bacteria also contains organic compounds.
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∙ 9y agoCharcoal and petroleum
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∙ 12y agoCrude oil
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Are archeabacteria heterotroph?
Yes many archea are heterotrophs certainly chemoorganoheterotrophs which use organic carbon as carbon source, energy source and, electron source.
Would you expect a heterotrophic organism to grow in an inorganic synthetic medium?
No because heterotrophic organism require an organic carbon source.
What will organic compounds always have?
An organic molecule is a molecule based around carbon
What element makes an organic molecule an organic molecule?
The basic answer regarding the difference between organic and inorganic molecules is carbon. Carbon is the key to organic molecules. Yes, there are a few carbon compounds that may be considered inorganic, but it is the carbon that is the key to the differences. Carbon compounds number in the millions.
Inorganic and organic compounds?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not (though there are some exceptions)
What are the four modes of nutrition in prokaryotes?
Photoauthotroph Energy source: Sunlight Carbon source: CO2 Chemoautotroph Energy source: Inorganic materials Carbon source: CO2 Photoheterotroph Energy source: Sunlight Carbon source: Organic compounds Chemoheterotrop Energy source: Organic compounds Carbon source: Organic compounds
Describe the four nutritional modes of prokaryotes?
Prokaryotes can be classified into four nutritional modes based on how they obtain energy and carbon sources. Photoautotrophs use light as an energy source and carbon dioxide as a carbon source. Chemoautotrophs use inorganic compounds for energy and carbon. Photoheterotrophs use light for energy and organic compounds for carbon, while chemoheterotrophs rely on organic compounds for both energy and carbon.
What is the difference between photoheterotrophs and photoautotrophs?
Photoheterotrophs use organic compounds as their carbon source; photoautotrophs use carbon dioxide as their carbon source.
What bacteriochlorophylls and uses alcohols for carbon?
Answer: A Photoheterotroph Feedback: *Energy source: -Phototroph: uses light -Chemotroph: uses redox reactions from an organic or inorganic compound *Carbon source: -Autotroph: uses CO2 -Heterotroph: uses an organic source of carbon
What has bacteriochlorophylls and uses alcohols for carbon?
Green sulfur bacteria have bacteriochlorophylls and use alcohols such as ethanol or methanol as a carbon source for photosynthesis. They have adapted to low-light environments where they thrive by utilizing these alternative carbon sources.
Are archeabacteria heterotroph?
Yes many archea are heterotrophs certainly chemoorganoheterotrophs which use organic carbon as carbon source, energy source and, electron source.
What is an organic source?
From a chemistry point of view, organic compounds are carbon compounds and organic chemistry is the study of carbon and its derivatives. But from a biological aspect, organic compounds are those that are obtained from plants or animals.
What is the main carbon source for synthesis of sugar in plants?
(1) In photosynthetic organisms (e.g. plants), the carbon source for glucose synthesis is atmospheric CO2.(2) In mammals the carbon source for glucose synthesis (gluconeogenesis) includes organic compounds such as pyruvate and glycerol. It should be noted, however, that the ultimate carbon source for all organic compounds in heterotrophs (such as mammals) is atmospheric CO2.
What is the main source of carbon in the biosphere?
The main source of carbon in the biosphere is through the process of photosynthesis, where plants and other photosynthetic organisms convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into organic compounds. This carbon is then transferred through the food chain as organisms consume each other. Additionally, decomposers break down organic matter, releasing carbon back into the environment.
What is the main source of living things?
The main source of living things is the break down of carbon. Carbon is essential to life. It is at the base of every organic compound.
What is the carbon source of fungi?
Fungi primarily obtain carbon from organic matter, such as dead plants or animals, through the process of decomposition. This organic matter serves as a source of nutrients for fungi and helps sustain their growth and metabolism.
What is the electron source that helps reduce carbon dioxide to sugars and other organic molecules?
The electron source for reducing carbon dioxide to sugars and other organic molecules during photosynthesis is water. Water is split into oxygen and hydrogen ions, and the electrons from water are used to reduce carbon dioxide to form carbohydrates.
