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# Four Groups of Organic Compounds This document is a table that lists four groups of organic compounds, their components, and the foods that contain them. It also describes their functions in the body. | Organic Compound | Elements in Compound | Foods that Contain the Compound | The compound's us...

# Four Groups of Organic Compounds This document is a table that lists four groups of organic compounds, their components, and the foods that contain them. It also describes their functions in the body. | Organic Compound | Elements in Compound | Foods that Contain the Compound | The compound's uses in the body and cells | |---|---|---|---| | Carbohydrates | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen | Bun, Pasto, Bread, rice, Cookies, Crackers, Sugar, Glucose, Fiber | Energy rich, short term energy. First source of energy. Creates ATP. Cell membrane. Cell wall. Stores large amounts of energy long term. Second source of energy. Cell membrane. | | Lipids (fats) | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen | Meat, nuts, Cheese, Avacado, eggs, oils | "Builds the Body" (Enzymes, Hormones, Antibodies), Cell Membrane and Other Organelles. Carry hereditary information, DNA, and RNA. Carry the code to make proteins. | | Protein | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen | meat, eggs, milk, fish, nuts, High protein foods | "Builds the Body" (Enzymes, Hormones, Antibodies), Cell Membrane and Other Organelles. Carry hereditary information, DNA, and RNA. Carry the code to make proteins. | | Nucleic Acids | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus | Body milk | Carry hereditary information, DNA, and RNA. Carry the code to make proteins. | **Note:** Some entries in the "Foods that Contain the Compound" column have additional information (e.g., "meat eggs 5 milk"). This is likely a way of noting differing components within the same food category. Additional detail is also noted in the last column.