1. Biomolecules
Molecules of life

2. The Chemistry of Carbon
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The Chemistry of Carbon
Carbon (C) is the most versatile of the elements!
It can form up to 4 bonds at 1 time
It can form bonds with other carbons

3. The Chemistry of Carbon
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The Chemistry of Carbon
Types of Bonds
Single bond
Double bond
Triple bond

4. Organic Compounds Must contain both Carbon (C) AND Hydrogen (H)
Types of Compounds
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All compounds can be classified into two categories
Organic Compounds
Must contain both Carbon (C) AND Hydrogen (H)

5. Inorganic Compounds Can contain Carbon (C) OR Hydrogen (H) Not both
Types of Compounds
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Most of your body’s molecules are ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
All compounds can be classified into to categories
Inorganic Compounds
Can contain Carbon (C) OR Hydrogen (H) Not both

6. How are Biomolecules made
Monomers connect to form Polymers
Mono =
Poly =
One
Many
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7. How are Biomolecules made
Processes that make and break polymers
Condensation Reaction / Dehydration Synthesis
Water (H2O) is released as waste or a byproduct as monomers bond to form polymers
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8. How are biomolecules made?
Monomers
Polymer
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
Condensation Reaction / Dehydration Synthesis
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O

9. How are Biomolecules made
Processes that make and break polymers
Hydrolysis
The addition of water (H2O) to break down polymers into monomers
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Types of Biomolecules
Carbohydrates (sugars)
Lipids (fats)
Proteins
Nucleic acids (DNA/RNA)
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