“macromolecules, organic compounds” Organic Molecules “macromolecules, organic compounds”

Organic Molecule Foldable Elements found in carbohydrates Building blocks of carbohydrates Uses for carbohydrates within organisms Names of example carbohydrates

Elements found in Carbohydrates Carbohydrates: CHO Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen

Building Blocks of Carbohydrates Monosaccharide a. glucose b. fructose c. galactose

Uses for Carbohydrates Provide energy to living organisms

Names of example carbohydrates Monosaccharide a. glucose, fructose, galactose Disaccharide a. sucrose Polysaccharide a. starch, cellulose, chitin, glycogen

Organic Molecule Foldable Elements found in lipids Building blocks and structure of lipids Uses for lipids within organisms Names of example lipids

Elements found in Lipids Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen

Building Blocks and Structure of Lipids Fatty acids Structure a. phospholipid bilayer Fatty acid Fatty acid Fatty acid

Uses for Lipids within organisms DO NOT DISSOLVE IN H2O (hydrophobic and insoluble) Protection, insulation, energy storage

Names of example Lipids Steroids a. cholesterol b. testosterone Wax a. protective covering Triglycerides a. saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Organic Molecule Foldable Elements found in proteins Building blocks of proteins Uses for proteins within organisms Names of example proteins

Elements found in Proteins Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen nitrogen

Building Blocks of Proteins Amino acids 20 different amino acids Amino acid Amino acid Amino acid

Uses for Proteins in Organisms provide SHAPE and SUPPORT Muscle, movement

Names of example Proteins Hormones Enzymes Antibodies Hemoglobin Carrier proteins Insulin

Organic Molecule Foldable Elements found in nucleic acids Building blocks of nucleic acids Uses for nucleic acids within organisms Names of example nucleic acids

Elements found in Nucleic Acids Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen nitrogen

Building Blocks of Nucleic Acids nucleotides

Uses for Nucleic Acids in Organisms Stores important information in the cell Creates important structures (proteins) within the cell

Names of Example Nucleic Acids DNA RNA