3.1 Formation and Modification of Biological Molecules Flashcards
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back bone of all biological molecules
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carbon (chains and rings)
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Hydrocarbon
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any organic material made up of hydrogen and carbon
3
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simplest hydrocarbon
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CH4
4
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Functional groups
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small, reactive groups of atoms which give larger molecules properties
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6 most common functional groups
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hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino, phosphate, sulfhydryl
6
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how are functional groups linked together?
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covalent bonds, R symbol
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