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Chapter 3: Q. 21 (page 93)

Why are biological macromolecules considered organic?

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They are made up of elements including carbon atoms.

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Biological Macromolecules 

Macromolecules means made up of very large molecules. The biological macromolecules refer to the molecules involved in the biological system like proteins, carbohydrates, etc.

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Biological Macromolecules-Organic

Biological macromolecules are considered organic as they contain carbon atoms in their ring or chain structure along with other elements like nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and sulfur.

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