1. Carbon Compounds

2. Similarites Organic=they all contain the element carbon (C)
Macromolecules=monomers that are joined together to form polymers by polymerization
Big molecules are made out of smaller molecules

3. Carbohydrates (Sugars & Starches)
C, H, and O
Main source of energy for organisms
Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose)
Disaccharides- ex. lactose
Polysaccharides (starch, cellulose)
The bigger the molecules=hold more energy
Detection of monosaccharides with Benedict’s and polysaccharides with Lugol’s

4. Lipids (Fats & Oils) Triglycerides, fatty acids, glycerol
Stores energy
Not soluble in water
Makes up membranes and protective coverings
C, H, and O in bonded chains
Saturated, Unsaturated, and Polyunsaturated
Detection of lipids with brown paper towel test and Sudan test

5. Proteins
C, H, O, and N
Made up of amino acids that are joined together by peptide bonds
Control reactions
Form bones and muscles
Involved in transport nutrients
Detection of proteins with Biuret

6. Nucleic Acids C, H, O, N, and P Made up of nucleotides
Store and transmit genetic information
DNA and RNA
DNA-Deoxyribonucleic acid-hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms
RNA-Ribonucleic acid