+An **organic compound** is any [molecule](/wiki/molecule) that contains [carbon](/wiki/carbon), typically bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. These diverse compounds form the fundamental basis for all known terrestrial [life](/wiki/life), creating the vast array of structures and functions essential for existence.
+## See also
+- [Chemistry](/wiki/chemistry)
+- [Inorganic Compound](/wiki/inorganic_compound)
+- [Biochemistry](/wiki/biochemistry)
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