Chapter 3: The Molecules of Cells Copyright ? 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. 15 Name ________________________ Period _________ # 152826 Cust: Pearson Au: Reece Pg. No. 15 Title: Active Reading Guide for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, 8e C / M / Y / K Short / Normal DESIGN SERVICES OF S4-CARLISLE Publishing Services Chapter 3: The Molecules of Cells Guided Reading Activities Big idea: Introduction to organic compounds Answer the following questions as you read modules 3.1?3.3: 1. Is this molecule an organic compound? Briefly explain your answer. OHH C HH C H H Alcohol 2. We are a carbon-based life form. List three properties of carbon that make it an ideal element from which to construct a wide variety of complex molecules.