Organic and Inorganic Compounds
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What are inorganic compounds?

  • Are relatively simple and do not contain hydrocarbon groups (correct)
  • Include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
  • Are made up only of water
  • Are complex and contain hydrocarbon groups

    • What are organic compounds?

  • Are always simple in structure
  • Include only water and minerals
  • Are not necessary for life
  • Are relatively complex and contain hydrocarbon groups (correct)

    • What is the chemical composition of water?

    H2O

    What are key functions of minerals in cells?

    <p>Nitrogen is used for protein and nucleic acid synthesis. Phosphorus is important for nucleic acid synthesis and cell membranes. Iron is a component of hemoglobin, and magnesium is part of chlorophyll.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates?

    <p>Monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic components of lipids?

    <p>Glycerol and fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What roles do proteins play in cells?

    <p>Proteins are enzymes and also serve important structural roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of nucleic acids in cells?

    <p>DNA carries the genetic code; RNA is involved in transcription and translation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Vitamin C in the body?

    <p>Prevents scurvy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Vitamin D?

    <p>Facilitates uptake of calcium into bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Inorganic Compounds

    • Simplistic structure, lacking hydrocarbon groups.
    • Include essential substances like water and minerals.

    Organic Compounds

    • Complex molecular structure containing hydrocarbon groups.
    • Comprises vital substances such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and vitamins.

    Water

    • Chemical formula: H2O.
    • Serves as the medium for chemical reactions within organisms, facilitating metabolic processes.
    • High heat capacity, stabilizing temperatures within cells.

    Minerals

    • Key elements include nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), iron (Fe), and magnesium (Mg).
    • Nitrogen is crucial for the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.
    • Phosphorus aids in nucleic acid synthesis and is vital for cell membrane structure.
    • Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, enabling oxygen transport.
    • Magnesium is integral to chlorophyll, necessary for photosynthesis in plants.

    Carbohydrates

    • Composed of basic building blocks called monosaccharides.
    • Elemental composition includes carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N).
    • Primarily provide a readily accessible energy source for cells.

    Lipids

    • Basic building blocks are glycerol and fatty acids.
    • Composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).
    • Serve as long-term energy storage and provide insulation.
    • Structural components of cellular membranes.

    Proteins

    • Formed from amino acids, the basic building blocks.
    • Elemental makeup includes carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N).
    • Function as enzymes, catalyzing biochemical reactions, and play critical structural roles in cells.

    Nucleic Acids

    • Present in DNA and RNA, essential for genetic information storage and transfer.
    • Composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P).
    • DNA holds genetic code; RNA is involved in the transcription and translation processes.

    Vitamins

    • Include essential compounds like Vitamin C and Vitamin D.
    • Vitamin C is vital for preventing scurvy, while Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption in bones.
    • Vitamins play important roles in enzyme function, often acting as coenzymes.

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