Cell+Chemistry

=**Cell Chemistry**=


 * Cell Chemistry** will cover the elements and molecules necessary for life.

The six most abundant elements in the natural world are:

C, H, N, O, P, S

Carbon Hydrogen Nitrogen Oxygen Phosphorous Sulfur

There are four organic molecules, they are: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids

1. **Carbohydrates**- Also known as sugars. Building blocks are monosaccharides Basic Shape of carbohydrates is a ring shape. Here is a picture of three carbohydrates Carbohydrates are used for quick energy Carbohydrates end is -OSE http://img.sparknotes.com/figures/8/81676752447f7574c97a427f4fb5b546/figure1.gif

Building blocks are fatty acids and a glycerol. Lipids are used for long term energy storage. Here is an example of what a lipid looks like. At each point or corner made, there is a carbon atom
 * 2. Lipids-** Also known as fats.

http://www.biochem.arizona.edu/classes/bioc462/462a/NOTES/LIPIDS/Lipids19.gif

Proteins are used to build muscles. Proteins are also the means for cellular communication Enzymes are proteins that allow reactions to happen at a lower activation energy. Enzymes end in ASE Enzymes, and other proteins work because of a specific 3D shape. Change that shape and the protein and enzyme no longer works. Ways to change how enzymes work: change the pH or change the temperature.
 * 3. Proteins-**

http://www.contexo.info/DNA_Basics/images/proteinstructuresweb.gif

Stores heredity information used to make proteins. Building blocks are nucleotides: Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine are the four found in DNA Adenine, Uricil, Guanine, and Cytosine are the four found in RNA. Here is a picture of DNA
 * 4. Nucleic Acids-** Also known as DNA and RNA.

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