This document provides an overview of inorganic and organic chemistry concepts relevant to human anatomy and physiology. It begins with atomic structure, chemical bonds, and the building blocks of matter. It then discusses the four most abundant elements in the human body, organic compounds like carbohydrates and lipids, and how they are broken down and used to provide energy and structure. Key topics covered include atomic structure, chemical bonds, organic functional groups, carbohydrates and their roles as an energy source and structural component, and lipids and their functions in protection, insulation, and energy storage.
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Bonds
with
variety
of
elements
Diverse
sizes
&
shapes
More
insoluble
in
water
Many
covalent
bonds
Organic
molecules
Monomers
à
Macromolecules
Proper4es
of
Carbon-‐Based
Molecules
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Adenosine
Triphosphate
(ATP)
Primary
source
of
chemical
poten[al
energy
Powers
muscle
contrac[on,
chemical
transport,
organelle
movement
Adenine,
ribose,
and
3
phosphate
groups