What are organic molecules?

Organic molecules are like tiny building blocks that help make up everything around us, from our favorite toys to the food we eat.

Imagine you have a box full of different colored LEGO® bricks. Each brick is simple, but when you put them together, they can become something amazing, like a spaceship or a castle! Organic molecules work in a similar way. They are small and basic, but when they join together, they create things we use every day, like chocolate, clothes, or even our own bodies.

Organic molecules often have carbon in them, kind of like the main character in a story. Carbon is really good at making friends with other elements, such as hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. These friendships help make all kinds of things happen, from making your favorite snack to helping you run around at playtime.

Just like how LEGO® bricks can be used for many different projects, organic molecules are used in many ways, sometimes they help us grow, sometimes they help our bodies work better, and sometimes they even help make our favorite candies taste so good!