Functional groups Flashcards
1
Q
What is the hydroxyl group
A
- polar
- represented as -OH
- Found in lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and fats
- major class of molecule - alcohol
2
Q
examples of a hydroxyl group
A
isopropyl alcohol
3
Q
What is the carbonal group
A
- called aldehyde when found at then end of the molecule
- called a ketone when found in the middle of the molecule
- represented as -CO-
4
Q
Example of carbonal group
A
acetone
5
Q
What is the carboxyl group
A
- represented as -COOH
- found in organic acids
6
Q
Example of carboxyl group
A
vinegar
7
Q
What is the amino group
A
-represented as -NH2
- found in bases
- found in amino acids
8
Q
Example of amino group
A
amino acids
9
Q
What is the phosphate group
A
- represents ad -PO4
- found in nucleic acids, nucleotides
10
Q
Examples of phosphate groups
A
adenosine triphosphate
