Download Macromolecules_2013_GNotes

The Components of Life
The compounds created by living organisms are called
In order for a compound to be considered organic it MUST have:
Which compound is Organic?
CO2
H2O
(Circle the organic compounds)
CH3
C6H12O6
Carbohydrates
Found in:
Building Blocks
Function:
Examples:
Lipids
Description of lipids:
Building Blocks
Function:
Examples:
NH3
Proteins
Found in:
Building Blocks
Function:
Information about proteins:
Nucleic Acids
Found in:
Building Blocks
Function:
Types of Nucleic Acids