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What is Organic Chemistry? - ANSWER: study of compounds that contain the element CARBON. Why is carbon important? - ANSWER: Central element to all living organisms!! It is the basis to all life on earth. By studying carbon and organic compounds, scientists can learn more about life, the human bo...

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Organic Chemistry Exam Questions and
Accurate Answers
What is Organic Chemistry? - ANSWER: study of compounds that contain the element
CARBON.



Why is carbon important? - ANSWER: Central element to all living organisms!! It is the
basis to all life on earth. By studying carbon and organic compounds, scientists can
learn more about life, the human body, and how it works.



Organic Molecules - ANSWER: Most are made up of long rings or chains of carbon
atoms with atoms of other elements attached. Common elements besides carbon (C)
that are found in organic compounds include hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N),
phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S).



4 Examples of organic molecules: - ANSWER: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic
acids



Carbohydrates - ANSWER: consist only of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They include
starches and sugars and play an important role in our daily lives.



Lipids - ANSWER: include fats and waxes. They are used for long term storage of
energy in life forms.



Proteins - ANSWER: made up of long chains of amino acids. Proteins play an important
role in nearly every process that takes place in cells.



Nucleic acids - ANSWER: make up long chains of components such as DNA and RNA.
DNA carries information such as genes for protein molecules to use. The RNA helps to
move the DNA code from storage to where it can be used.



Hydrocarbons - ANSWER: form a functional group of organic compounds that are
composed of only hydrogen and carbon atoms.

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