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bio-201 topic 1: anatomy, physiology, homeostasis, and the chemistry of life
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organic compounds are compounds that
do not have any carbon atoms.
are typically found in rocks and minerals.
are produced through nuclear reactions.
contain carbon atoms, with only a few exceptions.
are highly flammable.
Organic compounds are defined as compounds that contain carbon - hydrogen bonds, with some exceptions. They are not typically found in rocks and minerals (inorganic compounds are more common there), not produced through nuclear reactions, and while some can be flammable, that is not the defining characteristic. The key is the presence of carbon atoms.
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contain carbon atoms, with only a few exceptions.