1. Organic Compounds Review

2. Carbohydrates Functions Stores energy in the body Structure C, H, O
Kinds of Carbs
- sugars, starches, mono-, di-, polysaccharides
Monomers
- Monosaccharides

3. Lipids Functions Energy storage, cell membranes, chemical messengers
Structure
C, H (mainly)
Monomers
Glycerol & fatty acids
Polymers
- saturated, unsaturated, polyunsaturated fats

4. Proteins
Functions
- Construction material in body (muscles, skin, blood, etc.)
Structure
C, H, N
Monomers
Amino acids
Polymers
- dipeptides, polypeptides

5. Nucleic Acids Functions - Store genetic info! Structure
Nitrogen base, 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group
Monomers
Nucleotides
Polymers
- DNA, RNA