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Chemistry of Life Molecules
Organic Chemistry
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All Life is Organic – Carbon Based
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Carbon is- A. Carbon can easily changes shapes B. Carbon can form four covalent bonds C. Carbon can form millions of different compounds – long chains
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Macromolecules (large molecules)
Long molecules (polymers) made of individual units (monomers)
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B. Four Main Macromolecules of life
Carbohydrates Lipids (fats) Proteins Nucleic Acids
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Carbohydrates (Carbs)
Sugars and Starches Function: Primary source of our ENERGY Two types of Carbs Simple Sugars ( monosaccharides) Fructose Glucose Complex Sugars (polysaccharides) All starchy foods
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Proteins Chains of molecules called amino acids
20 different types Millions and Millions of different proteins Found in Meats, Beans, and Dairy products Functions: MANY!!!! Enzymes (controls reactions) Movement (muscles) Immunity (antibodies) Growth and Repair
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Model of a Protein Molecule
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Lipids (fats) Any fat, oily, or waxy substance Functions:
Energy Storage Hormones Body Membranes Types of Lipids Saturated (gel-like) b. Unsaturated (liquid)
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Nucleic Acids “DNA” and “RNA”
Function: to store and pass on genetic information to the body and to offspring.
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Summary Monomer Polymer Glucose ……………………………Starch
Amino Acid……………….…….Protein Glycerol + Fatty Acid…..Fat Nucleotide………………………DNA & RNA
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