Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry: The chemistry of molecules containing carbon.

                                         

The molecular structure of α-D-glucopyranose, a carbohydrate and a typical organic molecule, contains six carbon atoms (C = carbon, H = hydrogen, O = oxygen).

                                            

A molecular model of α-D-glucopyranose (black = carbon, light blue = hydrogen, red = oxygen).

                                            

All living organisms  depend on organic molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and DNA.