Question

1. what element is in all organic compounds? ______
2. all living things contain what element? ______
3. complete the following table of function for each macromolecule

macromolecule function

Explanation:

Question 6:

Organic compounds are defined as compounds that contain carbon (except for some exceptions like carbonates, cyanides, etc.). By definition, all organic compounds have carbon as a key element.

All living organisms are made up of organic molecules (like proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids) which all contain carbon. Also, other essential elements for life include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, etc., but carbon is fundamental as it is the basis of organic chemistry in living systems. However, another key element common to all living things is carbon, but also, all living things contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen (but the most fundamental in terms of being in all living matter's organic components is carbon, and also, all living things have carbon as a core element. Alternatively, if we consider the most basic, carbon is present in all living things' organic molecules. But also, another perspective: all living things contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, but the question is "what element" – the most universal is carbon (since all organic molecules have carbon) and also, all living things have carbon. However, a more precise answer: All living things contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N) are also common, but the most fundamental in organic molecules (which are the building blocks of life) is carbon. But also, another key element is carbon. Alternatively, the answer is carbon (as all living things are based on organic chemistry which requires carbon).

Answer:

Carbon (C)

Question 7: