Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
animo
A
- N with 2 H attached to it, single bond
- hydrophilic, polar, weak base
- amino acids
2
Q
methyl
A
- C w/ 3 H attached to it, single bonds
- hydrophobic, nonpolar
- fatty acids, oils, waxes
3
Q
carboxyl
A
- C with double bond to O, single bond to OH
- hydrophilic, polar, weak acid
- acetic acid, amino acid, fatty acid, sugars
4
Q
phosphate
A
- P w/ 2 single bonded O-, one double bond w/ O
- ATP, DNA, phospholipids
- hydrophilic, polar, acid
5
Q
hydroxyl
A
- OH
- polar, hydrophilic
- alcohols, glycerols, sugars
