biological molecules Flashcards

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1
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formula and property of hydroxyl group

A

-OH
polar

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2
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formula and property (2) of carboxyl

A

-COOH
acidic
proton donor

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3
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formula and property (2) of amines

A

-NH2
basic
proton acceptor

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4
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phosphate formula and property

A

-P
polar

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5
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what is the importance of carbon forming double or triple bonds with other carbon atoms (2)

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  • leads to shorter and stronger molecules
  • huge variety
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