ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Molecules formed from different combinations of carbon and hydrogen atoms May also contain atoms of one or more of the following: Nitrogen Oxygen Phosphorus Sulfur
CLASSES OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS There are four classes of organic compounds: Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids Nucleic Acids
CHEMISTRY OF CARBON Carbon has four valence electrons These electrons are available for sharing, thus forming covalent bonds Carbon will combine with other atoms to form various organic compounds
CARBOHYDRATES Structure: organic compounds composed of C, H, and O in the following ratio: 1:2:1 Performs two functions: 1. Principal energy source in living organisms 2. Important part of cell structures
SOURCES OF CARBOHYDRATES Most of the energy used by your body is provided by carbohydrates. Carbohydrates include both sugars and starches. Food sources include: PastaVegetables FruitsMilk GrainsRice/CerealsBread
SUGARS Monosaccharides 1. Composed of only one sugar molecule 2. Also called simple sugars 3. Characterized by a 6-carbon, or hexose ring 4. Examples: Glucose Fructose Galactose
DEHYDRATION SYNTHESIS Definition: combining of two or more molecules by removing a molecule of water Results in the formation of disaccharides and polysaccharides
DIAGRAM Dehydration Synthesis Form a bond while losing a water molecule
DISACCHARIDES Formed by the dehydration synthesis of two monosaccharides Examples: Sucrose Maltose Lactose (milk sugar)
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POLYSACCHARIDES Formed by chains of monosaccharides joined by dehydration synthesis Examples include the following: Cellulose Starch Glycogen Chitin
CELLULOSE Most abundant organic compound on Earth Makes up the cell wall of plants Has an unusual structure -- every other monomer subunit is upside down Easily folds into sheets and fibers
GLYCOGEN Definition: starch molecules stored in the liver
STARCHES Complex carbohydrates found in foods such as: Potatoes Breads Pasta
CHITIN Definition: polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of bugs and seafood
HYDROLYSIS Definition: process by which the chemical bonds between glucose molecules in carbohydrates are broken down by adding water Starch and other polysaccharides are digested into sugars