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What misconception about organic compounds was corrected in 1828?
What misconception about organic compounds was corrected in 1828?
- They cannot be synthesized from inorganic compounds (correct)
- They have no role in the synthesis of proteins
- They are only found in living cells
- They are hazardous for human consumption
Which of the following is NOT an example of a product containing organic compounds?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a product containing organic compounds?
- Steel (correct)
- Medicine
- Gasoline
- Shampoos
What is the special role of carbon in chemistry?
What is the special role of carbon in chemistry?
- It reacts violently with other elements
- It bonds with other carbon atoms to give many compounds (correct)
- It forms only inorganic compounds
- It has a unique color in its pure form
How do organic compounds contribute to the food we eat?
How do organic compounds contribute to the food we eat?
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What did the use of the word 'vital force' imply about organic compounds?
What did the use of the word 'vital force' imply about organic compounds?
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