NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Water is classified as an inorganic compound because it
A
does not contain carbon
B
does not contain nitrogen
C
contains hydrogen
D
contains oxygen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, water is an example of an inorganic compound because it does not contain carbon and it was not formed by a living organism. Carbon dioxide, CO2, is another example of an inorganic compound because it does not contain both carbon and hydrogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the ways to classify compounds is by identifying them as either organic or inorganic. Some would define an organic compound as a type of compound that contains a carbon atom. Conversely, an inorganic compound would be one that does not contain carbon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inorganic substances are a group of chemicals that contain no carbon. Examples include ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, all metals, and most elements (such as calcium).

There is 1 question to complete.