NURSING ANM AND GNM

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What element do organic compounds contain?
A
hydrogen
B
oxygen
C
carbon
D
sulfur
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The majority of organic compounds contain carbon, hydrogen, and occasionally other elements such as nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, or phosphorus. Carbon is found in all living organisms, including bacteria. But, Carbon is the basic element of organic compounds.

Detailed explanation-2: -This means that all organic compounds have in common the presence of carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms. In addition, different organic compounds may contain oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, and other elements.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four elements, hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen, are the major components of most organic compounds. Consequently, our understanding of organic chemistry must have, as a foundation, an appreciation of the electronic structure and properties of these elements.

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