1.  The average American will eat 1/2 ton of cheese in a lifetime!

2.  Daily Trivia  Agenda  Homework Check  Organic Chemistry  Movie  Article Discussion  Homework

4.  The term “organic” means any compound that contains bonded carbon atoms.  Note: Carbon has 4 “bonding sites”

5.  “giant molecules”  Made from thousands or hundreds of thousands of smaller molecules  Created by polymerization  Small units: monomers  Large units: polymers

6.  Made of: C, H, and O  Monomer: Monosaccharides (sugar)  Primary use: Energy source  Secondary use(s): Structure  Appearance:

7.  Unique Characteristics:  Starches Quick energy source Glucose, fructose, lactose  Cellulose is a polysaccharide used in plants Tough & flexible Gives plants support and strength

8.  Made of: C, and H (some O)  Monomer: Glycerol + Fatty Acids  Primary use: Energy source  Secondary use(s): Membranes  Appearance:

9.  Unique Characteristics:  Saturated Fats Contains maximum number of hydrogens No double bonds Ex: solid fats, meats, dairy  (Poly)unsaturated Fats At least one double bond Ex: liquid fats, oils, nuts, avocado

10.  Made of: C, H, O, N, and P  Monomer: Nucleotides  Primary use: DNA and RNA  Appearance:

11.  Made of: C, and H (some O)  Monomer: Amino Acids  Primary use: Many uses  Appearance:

12.  Unique Characteristics:  Proteins have MANY functions and can freely change shape to change function Control rate of reaction Regulate cell processes Form bones and muscles Transport Fight disease Etc

13.  Page 44-48  Answer all questions