The Chemistry of Life

What is the definition of Organic Molecules?

1. have 1 C and surrounded by 1 H

2. organic molecules are not always good for you or body

3. CH4 is considered a organic Molecule

What is the definition of an Inorganic Molecule

1. Everything else is considered an inorganic molecule (even water)

2. 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