Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321794260
Author: Audesirk, Teresa/ Audesirk
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 3.1, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To define:

The term organic and also explain the importance of carbon to life.

Introduction:

Life is characterized by different types of molecules that interact in different ways to form a biological complex. There are two types of molecules which are found in the environment: organic and inorganic molecules. These molecules are important for life and life processes.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The name and properties of several functional groups and also explain why functional groups are important in biological molecules.

Introduction:

There are two types of molecules which are found in the environment: organic and inorganic molecules. These molecules are important for life and life processes. They consist of various functional groups.

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