Organic compounds are the basis of life on earth. The purpose of this discussion is research the importance of these compounds that make up life on earth. A wide variety of classes of substances, such as drugs, vitamins, plastics, natural and synthetic fibers, as well as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, consist of organic molecules. Organic chemists determine the structures of organic molecules, study their various reactions, and develop procedures for the synthesis of organic compounds. …showed first 75 words of 496 total…

…showed last 75 words of 496 total…the presence of a catalyst, or the combination of oxygen with acetaldehyde. Ethanoic acid is used in the production of acetate rayon, plastics, photographic film, paint solvents, and pharmaceuticals such as aspirin. Glucose is formed by the hydrolysis of many carbohydrates, including sucrose, maltose, cellulose, starch, and glycogen. It is synthetically formed by the hydrolysis of starch under the influence of enzymes. Glucose is most commonly found in honey and the juices of many fruits.