Answer to Question #176579 in Cell Biology for Lia

Question

Reflect on the importance of organic compounds in living beings and answer: Do you think that the human being is similar to a bacterium or a plant? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

Based on the importance of organic compounds;human beings, plants and bacteria are similar because they both need organic compounds from each other to survive. The organic compounds present in living organisms are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids.They provide cells with energy, form tissues, speed up chemical reactions throughout the body, and perform many other cellular functions.