NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Of the elements essential to life, ____ is a central element in a living organisms organic compounds.
A
Carbon
B
Oxygen
C
Nitrogen
D
Hydrogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A compound found mainly in living things is known as an organic compound. Organic compounds make up the cells and other structures of organisms and carry out life processes. Carbon is the main element in organic compounds, so carbon is essential to life on Earth. Without carbon, life as we know it could not exist.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon is an essential element for all life forms on Earth. Whether these life forms take in carbon to help manufacture food or release carbon as part of respiration, the intake and output of carbon is a component of all plant and animal life. Carbon is in a constant state of movement from place to place.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four elements, hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen, are the major components of most organic compounds.

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