Page 13 - Herlihy: The Human Body in Health and Illness, 3rd Edition

6O 2 + C 6H 12O 6 6CO 2 + 6H 2O + 38 ATP

Proteins. Organic compounds containing the elements C,
H, O and Nitrogen ( N ). They are chains of
AMINOACIDS .
Enzymes.­ Specialized protein molecules found in all living
cells. They are organic catalysts because speed­up
chemical processes.

Lipids. Organic compounds containing C, H, O . They
have less O in relation to H.

Nucleic acids. Compounds of C,H,O phosphorus and
nitrogen.

12 Define ions Positively or negatively charged particles

13 What is a cation, Cation, + charged ion
what is an anion? Anion – charged ion

14 Give three Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
examples of
organic
compounds
15 What is the H2O
formula of water?