What Makes an Inorganic Compound Different from an Organic Compound

question 4

Multiple Choice

What makes an inorganic compound different from an organic compound?

• A) An inorganic compound does not contain carbon.
• B) An inorganic compound does contain carbon.
• C) An inorganic compound is found commonly in plants.
• D) An inorganic compound is more common than organic compounds.

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Definitions:

Phosphate

A chemical derivative of phosphoric acid, containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, which plays a significant role in biological molecules such as DNA and ATP.

Sulfur

A chemical element that is a nonmetal, yellow in color, with the atomic number 16, commonly found in minerals and used in various industrial processes.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms as it is a major component of amino acids and nucleic acids.