Organic Compounds

Carbohydrates are essential macromolecules that are classified into three subtypes: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

Fats and oils, which may be saturated or unsaturated, can be unhealthy but also serve important functions for plants and animals.

DNA and RNA are nucleic acids that carry out cellular processes, especially the regulation and expression of genes.

An amino acid contains an amino group, a carboxyl group, and an R group, and it combines with other amino acids to form polypeptide chains.

Proteins perform many essential physiological functions, including catalyzing biochemical reactions.

Cells couple the exergonic reaction of ATP hydrolysis with endergonic reactions to harness the energy within the bonds of ATP.