Organic and Inorganic Compounds

What elements do organic compounds always contain?

Carbon and hydrogen.

What are common elements found in many organic compounds besides carbon and hydrogen?

Oxygen and nitrogen.

Provide an example of an organic compound.

Glucose (C6H12O6).

What is the significance of organisms in the production of organic compounds?

They are usually produced by living organisms or from the decay of dead organisms.

What distinguishes inorganic compounds from organic compounds regarding their formation?

Inorganic compounds can be made without the involvement of living organisms.

Give an example of an inorganic compound.

Carbon dioxide (CO2).

What are biochemicals?

Compounds made by and found in living organisms.

Name three types of biochemicals.

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins.

What is the chemical formula for glycine?

C2H5NO2.

What is the chemical formula for water?

H2O.