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Learn about Organic Chemical Compounds
What is an organic chemical compound?
An organic compound ALWAYS contains carbon. (1)
However, containing carbon is NOT sufficicient for a compound to be considered organic. (1)
What are types of organic chemical compounds?
nucleic acids (1)
fats
sugars
proteins
enzymes
hydrocarbon fuels
DNA
table sugar
benzene
methane
ethanol
flavin (2)
heme (2)
Resources
1. https://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-organic-and-inorganic-603912
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzyme#Cofactors
