1.9 Carbon

6th element on the periodic table

A compound found mainly in living things is known as an organic compound.

Carbon is the main element in organic compounds

A compound is a substance that consists of two or more elements.

The smallest particle of a compound is called a molecule.

Consider water: two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen. Held together by chemical bonds.

A chemical bond is a force that holds molecules together; they are formed from reactions.

Sugars, starches

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Provides energy to cells, stores energy, forms body structures

monosaccharide

fats,oils

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Stores energy, forms cell membranes, carries messages

Enzymes, antibodies

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur

Helps cells keep their shape, makes up muscles, speeds up chemical reactions, carries messages and materials

Amino acid

DNA, RNA

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous

Contains instructions for proteins, passes instructions from parents to offspring, helps make proteins.

nucleotide