Organic Compounds Project
By: Asherah Smith
Carbohydrates
Elements
C,H,O
1:2:1 ratio
Subunts
Monosaccharides (sugar)
Glucose
C6, H12, O6
Funtion
Main source of energy living things
Carbohydrates Ring
Carbohydrates Subunits
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Elements
C,H,O mainly C,H
Subunits
Fatty Acid, Glycerol
Function
Long term energy storage
cell membranes insulation
Lipid Ring Structure
Lipids Subunits
Lipids
Proteins
Elements
C,H,O,N
Subunits
Amino Acids
Function
Storage structure signal contraction defense enzyme transport
Protein Ring
Protein Subunits
Protein
Nucleic Acids
Elements
C,H,O,N,P
Subunits
Nucleotides
Function
Our heredity information has info to help cell make proteins