organic compounds that make up your body what does ‘organic’ mean? compounds that make up living...
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CARBOHYDRATES
• Used for ENERGY
• Always ends in –ose
• Simple ones are called sugars
• Contain C, H, & O
What can you say about the ratio between Hydrogen & Oxygen for
these carbohydrates?
Hydrogen & Oxygen are in a 2:1 ratio!
LIPIDS• Used for Energy, Insulation, Protection
& Lubrication
• Commonly known as Fats & Oils
• Contain C, H, & O but H:O NOT in a 2:1 ratio
Compound Commonly Known
As
Elements That
Make It Up
Used For Foods They Are
Found In
Carbohydrates Sugars & Starches
C, H, O
(2:1 ratio)
Energy Fruits
Breads
Cereals
Milk
pretzels
Lipids Fats & oils C, H, O
(not in a
2:1 ratio)
Energy, Insulation, Protection & Lubrication
Meats
Oils
Butter
Fried Foods
Proteins Sub units called amino acids
C, H, O, N Growth, Repair, Replacement, & Energy
Meat
Fish
Beans
What would happen if you were a vegetarian who did not replace the protein usually obtained
from meat with another source?
Your body would not be able to grow or repair
itself properly or replace parts that
need to be replaced.