2. Molecules for Life

Chemical compounds are divided into 2 groups: inorganic and organic.

Inorganic compounds

Inorganic compounds are chemical compounds that not not contain carbon and are not produced by living organisms.

Water

Water is the most important inorganic compound for living organisms - without water, there can be no life.

Functions of water in living organisms:

1. Solvent

   Water serves as a solvent for both

Organic compounds

Organic compound are chemical compounds that contain carbon and are produced by living organisms.