Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Chemistry Ii: Water and Organic Molecules
Online biology textbook discussing the chemical nature of water, and the importance of its molecular structure to life. Also discusses at length the organic molecules nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Chemical Digestion/absorption: A Closer Look
In this module, find out the locations and primary secretions involved in the chemical digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona/biochemistry
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Animal Organization Digestion
The major nutrients required for a healthy diet are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. The digestive system breaks down large molecules of food, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. After reading, try the quiz.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Learn here about organic compounds, groups of carbon atoms covalently bonded to hydrogen, usually oxygen, and often other elements as well, and how they are essential to human functioning.
Other
Hypertextbook: Large Molecules
This is a good, in-depth reference for the study of macromolecules in biology - lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Includes images and links to other sources as well as a quiz for students to check understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Organic Compounds Study Guide
Explore and review the biological molecules necessary for life.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.12 Food and Nutrients
Understand the human body's nutrient needs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Carbon Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Carbon is one of the most common elements found in living organisms. Chains of carbon molecules form the backbones of many molecules, such as carbohydrates,...
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McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: The Chemistry of Organic Molecules [Pdf]
This PDF is a chapter outline covering the chemistry of organic molecules.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Materia Viva 2 Bachillerato
In this unit you can read about the molecules that compose us and understand their biological functions. It includes 18 interactive activities.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Life Chemistry Quizzes
Two multiple-choice quizzes, one on the processes and types of biological molecules, the other on the structure and replication of DNA.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Biochemical Compound Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Biochemical compounds: their general structure and different classes.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: More Molecules of Life/biochemistry Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the organic molecules important to life, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Cellular Functions of Organic Compounds Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over organic compounds. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.2 Organic Compounds
Learn about the organic compounds and macromolecules found in living organisms,
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum and Its Function
The difference between the smooth and the rough endoplasmic reticula is described, as well as the functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. These functions include the synthesis of carbohydrates and lipids, protein transport, and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Digestive System: Lesson 4
This lesson provides an overview that explains the processes of digestion in humans. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Digestive System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Digestive System: Lesson 1
This lesson provides an overview that explains the processes of digestion in humans. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Digestive System."
Other
Ucs: Functions of the Four Major Groups of Organic Molecules
Check out this chart about the four major groups of organic molecules
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structure of the Plasma Membrane
Article takes a look at the different components (protein, lipid, cholesterol, and carbohydrate) of the plasma membrane, examining their roles, their diversity, and how they work together to make a secure boundary around the cell.
Curated OER
Biochemistry
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Curated OER
Structural Formula of Starch on the Left and a Cellulose on the Right
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Curated OER
Structural Formula of a Triglyceride
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.