Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Introduction to Orgo  Organic chem – the study of C based compounds (must have both C & H)  Why Carbon ?  It’s versatile!  4 valence…

1.The Chemistry of Life 2. Bonds • Bond is a force that holds atoms together O H H 3. Covalent bonds • Force that holds 2 atoms together when they share electrons 4.…

Slide 1Chemistry of Life Life’s chemistry is based largely on Organic Molecules. --molecules must contain both C and H --can contain more than just C and H --those that…

CARBOHYDRATES 3 different categories 1. monosaccharides: simple sugars a)  trioses ex. G3P (glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate) CARBOHYDRATES ¢  all contain (C H O) ¢ …

MACROMOLECULES Macromolecules (1000’s of atoms and weigh over 100,000 daltons) 4 Kinds of macromolecules: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids (know this…

MACROMOLECULES Of LIFE You are what you eat! Why Do We Eat? For energy For nutrients For pleasure? NUTRIENTS: needed by all organisms for 1. __________ and 2. __________________…

CHEMICALS OF LIFE (NUTRIENTS) CHEMICALS OF LIFE (NUTRIENTS) . NUTRIENTS: needed by all organisms for 1. __________ and 2. ______________ energy building blocks ORGANIC VS.…

* Today is Friday, January 11th DO NOW Be sure to take a copy of Chem w/s and complete #1 - 9 Organic vs. Inorganic View the organic molecules and compare them to the inorganic…

The Chemistry of Life-Macromolecules (Nutrients) Molecules which contain both carbon and hydrogen, usually with a backbone of carbon. Organic Compounds Small subunits are…

1.The Structure & Function ofThe Structure & Function of MacromoleculesMacromolecules 2. Your Goal  Name the monomers of the 4 macromolecules  Explain how those…