Carbon: The Central Atom
The Complexity of Organic Molecules
The Carbon Skeleton and Functional Groups
Macromolecules of Life
3.2 Carbohydrates
Simple Sugars
Complex Carbohydrates
3.3 Proteins
The Structure of Proteins
What Do Proteins Do?
3.4 Nucleic Acids
DNA
RNA
3.5 Lipids
True (Neutral) Fats
Phospholipids
Steroids
HOW SCIENCE WORKS 3.1: Organic Compounds: Poisons to Your Pets!
OUTLOOKS 3.1: Chemical Shorthand
OUTLOOKS 3.2: So You Don’t Eat Meat! How to Stay Healthy
OUTLOOKS 3.3: What Happens When You Deep-Fry Food?
OUTLOOKS 3.4: Fat and Your Diet
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