Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 17RQ
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To determine:

The major classes of organic compounds found in body.

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Organic compounds are the chemical compounds that contains carbon atom as their constituent. The major class of organic compounds found in the body are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acid.

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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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