HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In science, what does it mean for a compound to be organic?
A
It contains carbon and other elements
B
It was grown without chemicals
C
It is free-range
D
It is natural
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An organic compound is a member of a class of chemicals containing carbon atoms bound to one another and other atoms by covalent bonds and found in the cells of living organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Organic molecules are molecules that are made of carbon and hydrogen, and can include other elements. Organic molecules must contain carbon atoms covalently bonded to hydrogen atoms (C-H bonds). They usually involve oxygen and can also contain nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorous, and others.

Detailed explanation-3: -These compounds are said to be organic because they contain both carbon and hydrogen. Carbon atoms in organic compounds readily share electrons with hydrogen and other atoms, usually oxygen, and sometimes nitrogen.

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