1. Organic Bio-macromolecules The molecules of life

2. Organic Life Molecules Carbon based – many structures possible Macromolecules - polymers Found in all living things Many different functions

3. Polymerization Connecting monomers to create polymers. All polymers use dehydration synthesis to create a polymer, and they use hydrolysis to break a polymer.

4. Carbohydrates

5. Monomer – saccharides Functions – Fuel for living organisms, ID markers for immune system Types – simple & complex (1:2:1)

6. ID markers Different people have different carbohydrate markers. When cells from one organism enter another organism, the immune system does not recognize those cells; therefore, destroys them.

7. Proteins

8. Monomer- amino acids (20) Functions – catalyze reactions, building blocks of living organisms, fight diseases, provide structure & transport Types- enzymes, antibodies, pumps and channels, tissues

9. All proteins have 3 different structures that help determine what their function is: -Primary, secondary & tertiary structures. -SOME proteins have quaternary structures

11. Nucleic Acids

12. Monomer – nucleotides Functions – store & transmit genetic information. Types – Ribonucleic Acid & Deoxyribonucleic Acid

13. Lipids Saturated fatsUnsaturated Fats Plant oilsOmega-3 fats

14. Components - Fatty Acids & glycerol Functions - store energy, regulate hormonal activities, biological membranes, cushioning, insulation Types – fats, oils, waxes and steroids – Saturated vs. unsaturated

15. Cholesterol Phospholipid

17. You ARE what you eat…. Give your body QUALITY building blocks to maintain your health!