6.1 Flashcards
1
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hydroxl
A
-OH, polar
2
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carbonyl
A
-COH, -CO-, polar
3
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carboxyl
A
-COOH, negative charge
4
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amino
A
-NH2, positive charge
5
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sulfhydryl
A
-SH, slightly polar charge
6
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phosphate
A
-PO4, negative charge
7
Q
methyl
A
-CH3, nonpolar
8
Q
Functional groups
A
parts of organic molecules (carbon based) that are involved in chemical reactions
9
Q
Isomer
A
molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures(shapes)
10
Q
Monomer
A
building block/makes up polymers
11
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polymer
A
made up of monomers
12
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dehydration synthesis
A
monomers are joined to make polymers (takes water out)
13
Q
hydrolosis/digestion
A
Polymers are broken back into monomers (uses water to break down)
14
Q
why carbon is a versatile building block for organic molecules
A
Carbon’s ability to form up to 4 covalent bonds means chains and rings of carbon can form
