Which of the following is the most accurate distinction between organic molecules and inorganic molecules?
Organic molecules are synthesized by living things and inorganic molecules are not.
Organic molecules are consumed by living things and inorganic molecules are not.
Organic molecules are composed primarily of carbon atoms bound to other atoms and most inorganic molecules are not.
Organic molecules contain carbon and inorganic molecules do not contain carbon.
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The most accurate distinction between organic molecules and inorganic molecules is:
Organic molecules are composed primarily of carbon atoms bound to other atoms and most inorganic molecules are not.
This statement captures the fundamental characteristic of organic chemistry, where carbon is the central element, while inorganic molecules may not primarily involve carbon or may not contain carbon at all. The other statements have inaccuracies or are too broad.
