GK
CHEMISTRY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Our bodies are composed mostly of water, H2O, and it is necessary for us to survive. However, water is an example of an inorganic compound because it does not contain carbon and it was not formed by a living organism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Similarly, water (H2O) has hydrogen but no carbon, and is also not an organic compound. Generally, if a compound does not contain carbon and hydrogen atoms, it is considered inorganic.
Detailed explanation-3: -The four main groups of biologically important organic compounds are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Detailed explanation-4: -An organic molecule is a complex molecule that is primarily made of carbon atoms bonded with other elements and/or other carbon atoms. All living things on Earth are composed of organic molecules.