Class Update

Thursday, January 28th. Today we went over the basics of organic chemistry. We reviewed the chemical reaction of photosynthesis. We defined carbohydrates, starches, proteins, and polymers. Most of this is covered in the reading and homework that is due tomorrow. (See last post) We reviewed valence electrons, electron dot diagrams and how many covalent bonds can be formed by some of the main elements involved in organic molecules (H, C, N, O, P, & S). This will be helpful when we get into modeling photosynthesis and respiration next week and will set the stage for our health and nutrition investigations.