Chap. 3 + 4 Flashcards
1
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Acid, Neutral, Base
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- Acid- More Hydrogen ions
- Neutral- Equal hydrogen and hydroxide ions
- Base- More Hydroxide ions
2
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7 Chemical groups in chemical reactions
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- Hydroxyl
- Carbonyl
- Carboxyl
- Amino
- Sulfhydryl
- Phospate
- Methyl (Non-reactive)
3
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Hydroxyl
A
- OH-
- Polar due to negative oxygen
- Forms hydro bonds with water
- Alchohol
4
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Carbonyl
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- C=O
- Acetone
- Ketoses
- Aldoses
5
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Carboxyl
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- -COOH
- Acts as acid
6
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Amino
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- -NH2
- Acts as base
7
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Sulfhydryl
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- -SH
- Cystine; sulfur-containing amino acid
- Stabalize protein structure
- Thiol
8
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Phosphate
A
- -OPO3^2-
- Negative charge
- Grants molecule ability to react with water, releasing energy
9
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Methyl
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- -CH3
- Affects expression of genes
- Affects shape and function of sex hormones
10
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Hydrogen (elec)
A
1
11
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Oxygen (elec)
A
8
12
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Nitrogen (elec)
A
7
13
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Carbon (elec)
A
6
14
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Methane Formula
A
CH4
15
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Ethane
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C2H6