Organic and Inorganic Compounds

Question 1

Organic Compound

Answer 1

Chemical compounds that contain the element carbon and are produced by living organisms.

Question 2

Inorganic Compound

Answer 2

Chemical compounds that do not contain the element carbon and are not produced by living organisms.

Question 3

Solvent

Answer 3

Able to dissolve other substances.

Question 4

Reagent

Answer 4

A substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction, or added to test if a reaction occurs.

Question 5

Macronutrient

Answer 5

Nutrients that provide calories or energy and are required in large amounts to maintain body functions and carry out the activities of daily life.

Question 6

Micronutrient

Answer 6

A chemical element or substance that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism.

Question 7

Mineral salts

Answer 7

Inorganic substances/elements that are needed and absorbed by living organisms.

Question 8

Deficiency disease

Answer 8

A disease caused by the lack of an element in the diet, usually a particular vitamin or mineral.