Journal: Balance the following equation:

___ Zn + ___ HCl ___ ZnCl2 + ___ H2

Objective:1) Identify the different types of

organic compounds, their structure & functions

A. Living cells are built from organic molecules 1. Large, complex molecules (polymers)2. Built from smaller, repeating parts (monomers)

B. Carbon is backbone for organic molecules

A. Sugars, starches, and fiber

B. Contain C, H and O

C. Building blocks/monomer: sugar

1. ENERGY

2. Support

3. Cell Recognition

A. Fats, Oils, Waxes, Steroids

B. Also contain C, H, & O

C. Monomers: fatty acids

D. Characteristics:1. Hydrophobic

1. Store energy (long-term)

2. Water barrier◦ Make up cell membrane◦ Protect organism

3. Insulation

A. Structure and function

B. Contain C, H, N, O + other atoms

C. Monomer: amino acids

D. Important: Shape of protein determines its function

Make up DNA