1. A subgroup of biochemistry
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
A subgroup of biochemistry

2. Carbon Compounds
Organic – Molecules which contain Carbon - Hydrogen bonds.
Ex. Carbohydrates, Fats

3. Macromolecules
Monomer- a molecule (or unit) used as building blocks in the formation of polymers.
Polymer – a large molecule formed when many smaller molecules bond together.

4. 4 types of ORGANIC compounds
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids

5. Carbohydrates
Organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Sub-units are simple sugars
Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides
Ratio is 1:2:1 (1 carbon, 2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen)
ex. C6H Glucose
Examples: Cellulose, Starch, Glycogen
Function: main source of energy

6. LIPIDS – (a.k.a. FATS) Sub-units – Glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Similar to Carbs, except:
Ratios of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen are NOT 1:2:1
Examples: Animal Fat (C57H110O6), Cooking oil
Function: 1. Store energy
2. body insulation

7. PROTEINS
Large Complex polymers composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorous
Sub-units: AMINO ACIDS
Functions: (on the next slide)
Examples: Enzymes, Hemoglobin, Insulin, Chlorophyll

8. 5 functions of proteins
Proteins are important in the contracting of muscle tissue
Transporting oxygen in the blood stream
Providing immunity
Regulating other proteins
Carrying out chemical reactions

9. NUCLEIC ACID Macromolecule that stores cellular information
Sub-units: nucleotides
Examples – DNA & RNA
Functions: Store and transmit genetic information.