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Well, trapped carbon is what actually matters. But yes, there are hydrocarbons of various forms in just about everything that is or was once alive.
by khuey 11y ago
Well, trapped carbon is what actually matters. But yes, there are hydrocarbons of various forms in just about everything that is or was once alive.
- refurb 11y agoHydrocarbons are molecules that contain nothing but hydrogen and carbon. That includes things like gasoline. Most living organisms contain no hydrocarbons at all. They might contain carbohydrates or proteins or fats, but not hydrocarbons.