Organic Molecules
by: Jarod .Hagerman
Carbohydrates
Elements found in carbohydrates C6, H12, O6
Subunits found in the carbohydrates monosaccharides (suger)
Function is a main source of energy for living things
1 Carbs play a critical role in the proper functioning of our immune systems
2 The carbohydrates we consume create glucose which in turn is the fuel that our bodies run on
Lipids
Elements found in them - ( C, H, O )but manly ( C, H )
Subunits - fatty acid & glycerol
Function - long term energy storage cell membranes insulation
Proteins
Elements found in proteins - ( C, H, O, N ) .
Subunits - Amino acids.
Function - storage, structure, signal, constriction, defense, enzyme, transport.
Nucleic acids
Elements found in Nucleic acids -( C, H, O, N, P )
Subunits - Nucleotides ,phosphate, suger, base
Function -our heredity information has info to help cell make proteins