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What are the Five main sources of organic compounds?

1. Plants: Plants are a major source of organic compounds, such as carbohydrates,


proteins, lipids, and terpenes.

2. Animals: Animal sources of organic compounds include proteins, lipids, and


hormones.

3. Microorganisms: Microorganisms are a major source of organic compounds, such as


antibiotics, enzymes, and vitamins.

4. Fossil Fuels: Fossil fuels are a major source of organic compounds, such as
hydrocarbons and other petroleum-based products.

Coal: Coal is a sedimentary rock composed of organic compounds, such as


hydrocarbons, which are the building blocks of organic molecules. Coal is a major
source of energy and is used to generate electricity and to produce synthetic
organic compounds, such as plastics.

Petroleum: Petroleum is a naturally occurring liquid composed of organic compounds,


such as hydrocarbons. Petroleum is a major source of energy and is used to generate
electricity and to produce synthetic organic compounds, such as plastics and
pharmaceuticals.

Natural Gas: Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas composed of organic


compounds, such as methane. Natural gas is a major source of energy and is used to
generate electricity and to produce synthetic organic compounds, such as plastics
and pharmaceuticals.

5. Synthetic Sources: Synthetic sources of organic compounds include those produced


in the laboratory, such as plastics and pharmaceuticals.
Summarize this in short 5 points

1. Plants: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and terpenes.


2. Animals: Proteins, lipids, and hormones.
3. Microorganisms: Antibiotics, enzymes, and vitamins.
4. Fossil Fuels: Hydrocarbons and other petroleum-based products.
5. Synthetic Sources: Plastics and pharmaceuticals.

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