Question

Which statements describe organic compounds? Check all that apply.

Organic compounds are commonly found in living things.
Organic compounds are not associated with or made from living things.
Organic compounds contain carbon.
Organic compounds usually lack carbon.
Organic compounds are found in food.

Answer 1

The statements that describe organic compounds are:

1. **Organic compounds are commonly found in living things.**
2. **Organic compounds contain carbon.**
3. **Organic compounds are found in food.**

The other statements (that organic compounds are not associated with living things and that they usually lack carbon) are incorrect.