* Organic Compounds: These compounds, built around a carbon backbone and often including hydrogen, form the building blocks of life.
* Carbohydrates: Sugars and starches, vital for energy storage and structure.
* Lipids: Fats and oils, crucial for energy storage, cell membranes, and insulation.
* Proteins: Made up of amino acids, proteins are essential for enzymes, structure, and communication.
* Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA, responsible for storing and expressing genetic information.
So, while not all compounds containing carbon and hydrogen are found in living things, those that are form the very foundation of life itself.
