# Chemistry of life notes

> CAPS-aligned study notes for Chemistry of life in Grade 10 Life Sciences. Browse the sections below for explanations, worked examples and exam preparation.

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## Sections in Chemistry of life

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- [Nucleic acids and vitamins](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/chemistry-of-life/nucleic-acids-and-vitamins) — Nucleic Acids and Vitamins Nucleic acids and vitamins are two more essential groups of organic compounds found in living organisms. Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information, while…
- [Inorganic compounds: Water and minerals](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/chemistry-of-life/inorganic-compounds-water-and-minerals) — Inorganic Compounds: Water and Minerals All living organisms depend on inorganic compounds from the natural environment to build and maintain their cells, tissues, organs and body structures.…
- [Lipids](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/chemistry-of-life/lipids) — Lipids Lipids are a group of organic molecules that include fats, oils and waxes. Like carbohydrates, they are made from the elements carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O), but the proportion of…
- [Proteins and enzymes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/chemistry-of-life/proteins-and-enzymes) — Proteins and Enzymes Proteins are among the most important and versatile organic compounds in living organisms. They are made from the elements carbon (C), oxygen (O), hydrogen (H) and nitrogen (N),…
- [Carbohydrates](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/chemistry-of-life/carbohydrates) — Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are one of the most important groups of organic compounds found in living organisms. They are the primary source of energy for cells and also play roles in structural…

## Other Life Sciences topics

- [Plant and animal tissues](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/plant-and-animal-tissues)
- [Transport systems in mammals](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/transport-systems-in-mammals)
- [Support and transport systems: Plants](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-and-transport-systems-plants)
- [History of life on earth](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/history-of-life-on-earth)
- [Biodiversity and classification](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/biodiversity-and-classification)
- [Biosphere to ecosystems](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/biosphere-to-ecosystems)
- [Cells: Basic units of life](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/cells-basic-units-of-life)
- [Support systems: Animals](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-systems-animals)
- [Cell division (mitosis)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/cell-division-mitosis)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is covered in Chemistry of life for Grade 10 Life Sciences?

The Chemistry of life section covers all key concepts from the Grade 10 Life Sciences CAPS curriculum, including detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation tips.

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