Biology: Life on Earth Eighth Edition Biology: Life on Earth Eighth Edition Chapter 3 Biological Molecules Chapter 3 Biological Molecules Copyright © 2008.
Chapter 3 – Biological Molecules 3.1 Why is Carbon So Important in Biological Molecules? 3.2 How Are Organic Molecules Synthesized? 3.3 What Are Carbohydrates?
Chemistry of Life. All matter in the universe consists of elements An element is a pure substance Examples of elements needed for life: CarbonC HydrogenH.
Organic molecules Molecules that are made by living things that contain carbon Molecules that are made by living things that contain carbon Organic molecules.