1. Organic Compounds in the Body 7 th Grade

2. Organic Compounds 1) A compound MUST have CARBON (C) to make it ORGANIC. If there is CARBON (C), you must also have HYDROGEN (H).

3. For Example Organic compound CHO Inorganic (not organic) compound CO 2 H 2 O

4. Proteins (examples: hair, muscles, blood, organs and fingernails) 1) Amino-Acid -Proteins break down into amino acids -There are 20 different amino acids -we get our nutrients from food we eat like fish, dairy products, beans and meat.

5. Proteins Continue… 2) Enzymes (in your mouth-saliva and stomach-Pepsin) -purpose of enzymes: help chemical reactions in cells happen faster -helps digest food by breaking down large food molecules into smaller molecules so they can get into a cell. -Enzymes break down proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.

6. Carbohydrates 1) Carbohydrates (starch) are broken down into simple sugars such as: -Glucose -Fructose -Lactose

7. Lipids 1) lipids are: Fats and Oils -Help store energy