Organic Compounds Review
Carbohydrates Functions Stores energy in the body Structure C, H, O Kinds of Carbs - sugars, starches, mono-, di-, polysaccharides Monomers - Monosaccharides
Lipids Functions Energy storage, cell membranes, chemical messengers Structure C, H (mainly) Monomers Glycerol & fatty acids Polymers - saturated, unsaturated, polyunsaturated fats
Proteins Functions - Construction material in body (muscles, skin, blood, etc.) Structure C, H, N Monomers Amino acids Polymers - dipeptides, polypeptides
Nucleic Acids Functions - Store genetic info! Structure Nitrogen base, 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group Monomers Nucleotides Polymers - DNA, RNA