Biochemistry
1 Biochemistry of Cells. 2 What you need to learn… 1.Why carbon? 2.Name the 4 macromolecules 3.Know the building block or monomer of each. 4.Know their.
1 Biology I. 2 Organic Compounds Compounds that contain CARBON are called organic compounds. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds
1 Macromolecules. 2 Organic Compounds CompoundsCARBON organicCompounds that contain CARBON are called organic. Macromoleculesorganic moleculesMacromolecules.
Biochemistry of Cells
1 Carbohydrates Carbohydrates include: Small sugar molecules in soft drinks Long starch molecules in pasta and potatoes Copyright Cmassengale.
Biochemistry of Cells. Uses of Organic Molecules Americans consume an average of 140 pounds of sugar per person per year Cellulose, found in plant cell.
Biomolecules Any molecule produced by a living organism All biomolecules contain Carbon.
1 Biomolecules. 2 Carbon-based Molecules Although a cell is mostly water, the rest of the cell consists mostly of carbon-based molecules Organic chemistry.
1 Biochemistry of Cells Copyright Cmassengale. 2 Water Water is used in most reactions in the body Water is called the universal solvent Copyright Cmassengale.
