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Definition of organic compounds:
Organic compounds - Biochemistry
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large, complex molecules
long, chains of carbons linked by covalent bonds
molecules of living organisms
subject of biochemistry
4 main groups:
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
nucleic acids
high-energy compounds
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Anabolism
building up of large molecules inside cells
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endergonic reaction: needs energy
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storing energy in covalent chemical bonds
Catabolism
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breaking down large molecules inside cells
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exergonic reaction: releases energy
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energy stored in covalent bonds are released
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cells use this energy for essential functions of body:
growth, movement, reproduction,
to maintain homeostasis or balance Ex. Body temperature
Metabolism:
All chemical reactions in the body.
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General terminology of organic molecules
monomer
dimer
oligomer
polymer
Tables of Organic Compounds
Table # 1: Carbohydrates
Definition:
(C:H:0 = 1:2:1) or
3% of body weight
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Table # 2: Lipids or fats
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Definition: C, H, > O,
12 % of body weight
1. Triglycerids
2. Phospholipids
3. Steroids
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Table # 3: Proteins
most abundant/100 000 kinds / 20 % of total body weight
C, H, O, N > S
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Table # 4: Nucleic Acids
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C, H, O, N, P
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1. Comparison of DNA & RNA structure & function in table.
2. Drawing of one RNA & one DNA molecule.
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3. Drawing & labeling of each part of an ATP molecule.
4. Explanation of how energy is stored in ATP
5. Explanation how of energy is released from ATP
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