1. Organic Molecules – large molecules that make up all living organisms.
1. Carbohydrates
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic Acids

2. Simple Sugars – 1 sugar molecule Complex Sugars – many sugar molecules
Carbohydrates
Structure:
Simple Sugars – 1 sugar molecule
Complex Sugars – many sugar molecules
Function – main source of energy for living things

3. Carb. Examples
Simple Carbs – glucose
Complex Carbs:
Glycogen – in animal muscles and liver.
Starch & Cellulose – found in plant cells.

4. Function – store energy, cushioning, insulation, waterproofing.
Lipids
Structure – carbon based molecules that are water fearing “hydrophobic”
Function – store energy, cushioning, insulation, waterproofing.

5. Fats: lards, butter (animals) room temp
Lipid Examples
Fats: lards, butter (animals) room temp
Oils: cooking oil (plants)

6. Structure – carbon based molecules made up of amino acids
Proteins
Structure – carbon based molecules made up of amino acids
Function – speed up chemical reactions; construction workers of a cell; supervisors of a cell; communication workers of a cell

7. Muscles, Nails, Hair and Enzymes
Protein Examples
Muscles, Nails, Hair and Enzymes

8. Structure – made up of nucleotides
Nucleic Acids
Structure – made up of nucleotides
Function – store info on how to make proteins (DNA) & help make the proteins (RNA).

9. Nucleic Acids Examples
DNA
RNA