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Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Key idea #1 - What is the difference between organic and inorganic molecules?
Key idea #1 - What is the difference between organic and inorganic molecules?
Organic molecules are synthesized by ORGANisms (living things). Organic molecules contain both Carbon and Hydrogen atoms and inorganic molecules do not contain both (they may contain one or the other but not both). Test yourself with this slide show on organic vs. inorganic molecules.
It helps to be knowledgeable about the organic chemicals of life. Each of the following four chemicals plays an important role in the functioning of the cell and its ability to stay alive and reproduce.
Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates Nucleic acids
Key idea #2 - each major group of organic molecules has particular functions inside and outside cells, and each is composed of smaller molecular building blocks.
Key idea #2 - each major group of organic molecules has particular functions inside and outside cells, and each is composed of smaller molecular building blocks.
Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids are relatively large molecules that can at times be very complex. These are called polymers and they are made up of smaller molecular subunits called monomers. Each polymer has specific monomers that are combined in various ways to form their large, complex structures. This concept is extremely important in understanding ho certain parts of the cell function, as well understanding the importance of various organs in your body.
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