Organic Compounds

Organic Compounds are our major sources for chemical energy.

Organic Compounds

Carbohydrates: Big moleculess, slowly digested.

• Complex sugars
• Major source of energy
• Induces monosacharides and polysacharides (starch-digestable and cellulose-not digestable)

Lipids: Composed of glycerol and fatty acids.

• Stored for energy use.
• Used for insulation, protection, and cell structure.
• Includes saturated and unsaturated fats, waxes, phospholipids, and steriods.

Nucleic Acids: Long chain of smaller molecules called nucleotide (composed of sugar, a phosphate, and nitrogen base)

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) controls all cell activity and determines genetics.
• Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) is used for the synthesis of protein.
• Each consists of sugar/phosphate backbone which nitrogen bases are attached.

ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate

• Single nucleotide with two extra energy storing phosphate groups.
• Main Energy currency of cell.

Proteins

• Composed of 20 amino acids
• Provide cell structure, synthesize enzymes, hormones, antibodies, bone cartalage, muscle, claws, hooves, hair, nails, ect...
• Need a balanced diet of protiens.