The hurricane re-strengthened to Category 4 status with maximum sustained winds near 130 mph (210 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Irma was expected to gain a little more strength as it moved through the Straits of Florida and remain a powerful hurricane as it approached Florida. As of 4 a.m. EDT Sunday, the hurricane was centered about 55 miles (90 kilometers) south-southeast of Key West, Florida, and was moving northwest at 6 mph (9 kph).
An organic compound always contains carbon. A few exceptions are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonates, cyanides, cyanates, carbides, and thyocyanates, which are considered inorganic. Examples of organic compounds are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Quick Answer. Organic compounds function in all living things as carbohydrates, lipids, protein and nucleic acids. All these components provide the energy and the means to maintain and create life. Continue Reading.