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Which of the following best describes the difference between gradualism and punctuated equilibrium in the context of evolutionary theory?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of organic compounds?
A
They are always inorganic.
B
They are primarily composed of metals.
C
They do not contain carbon atoms.
D
They contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.
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Understand the definition of organic compounds: Organic compounds are primarily composed of carbon atoms and typically contain carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds.
Recognize that organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing compounds, which often include hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements.
Identify the key characteristic of organic compounds: the presence of carbon-hydrogen bonds is a defining feature.
Eliminate incorrect options: Organic compounds are not always inorganic, they are not primarily composed of metals, and they do contain carbon atoms.
Conclude that the correct characteristic of organic compounds is that they contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.
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