The Chemistry of Life
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What is the definition of Organic Molecules?
have 1 C and surrounded by 1 H
organic molecules are not always good for you or body
CH4 is considered a organic Molecule
What is the definition of an Inorganic Molecule
Everything else is considered an inorganic molecule (even water)
CO2 is considered an inorganic molecule
What are the 6 most common elements
H O C S N P
Most organic and biochemical compounds can have ______
single, double, or triple bonds with C in the center
What are the most important inorganic molecules
O2 (oxygen gas)
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide
H2o (water)
N2 (Inorganic nitrogen - 80% of the air we breathe)
What are the most important Organic Molecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids (fats)
Nucleic Acids
Proteins
ATP
Monomer
Carbohydrates: Glucose (or other simple carbohydrates)
Polymers
starches = Amylose and Amylopectin
Dietary Fibers = Cellulose
Monomer
Proteins: Amino Acids
Polymer
Polypeptides: Proteins
Monomer
Lipids: Fatty Acids
Polymer
Triglycerides
Nucleic acid:
Nucleotides
DNA and RNA
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