Functional Groups Flashcards
1
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HYDROXYL
A
Called alcohols, polar hydrogen bongs, -OH
2
Q
CARBONYL
A
C=O
3
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ALDEHYDE
A
When a carbonyl group is terminal (on the end)
4
Q
KETONE
A
When a carbonyl group is non-terminal (in the middle)
5
Q
CARBOXYL
A
Polar,can act as an acid(donate a proton) C=O-OH
6
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AMINO
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Called amines, acts as a base(accepts H+) -NH2
7
Q
Can molecules have more than one functional group?
A
Yes
8
Q
Amino acids have a ______ group.
A
Carboxylic
9
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SULFHYDRYL
A
Called thiols, cross link proteins, polar, -SH
10
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PHOSPHATE
A
Gives a negative charge,reacts with water releasing energy O-O-P=O-O
11
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METHYL
A
Non polar, acts as a tag, important in gene expression-CH3
12
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Hydrophilic functional groups
A
Hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino and phosphate
