Functional Groups/ HW Chart

Question 1

Hydroxyl (-OH)

Answer 1

It is found in alcohol

Question 2

Carboxyl (-COOH)

Answer 2

Fatty acids, amino acids.

Question 3

Amino (-NH2)

Answer 3

Amino acids

Question 4

Phosphate (-PO4)

Answer 4

DNA, ATP

Question 5

Carbohydrates Subgroup:

Answer 5

a) Monosaccharides (simple sugars)

b) Polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates

Question 6

Carbohydrates Monomer of each subgroup (if applicable):

Answer 6

a) None

b) Monosaccharides

Question 7

Carbohydrates Functional group(s) found in each subgroup:

Answer 7

a & b)

Hydroxyl (-OH) and Carbonyl (C=O)

Question 8

Carbohydrates Function(s) of each subgroup:

Answer 8

a) A fast energy source for cells (e.g. glucose)

b) Energy storage (glycogen and starch) or structural (cellulose and chitin)

Question 9

Lipids Subgroup:

Answer 9

a) Glycerides
b) Steroids
c) Phospholipids

Question 10

Lipids Monomer of each subgroup (if applicable):

Answer 10

Dont Need to know :)

Question 11

Lipids Functional group(s) found in each subgroup:

Answer 11

a) Hydroxyl, carboxyl, carbonyl
b) Hydroxyl
c) Phosphate, hydroxyl, carboxyl, carbony

Question 12

Lipids Function(s) of each subgroup:

Answer 12

a) Energy storage
b) Hormones, in plasma membrane
c) Plasma membranes

Question 13

Proteins Subgroup:

Answer 13

Dont Need to know :)

Question 14

Proteins Monomer of each subgroup (if applicable):

Answer 14

Amino acids

Question 15

Proteins Functional group(s) found in each subgroup:

Answer 15

Amino group

Carboxyl group

Question 16

Proteins Function(s) of each subgroup:

Answer 16

Structure
Transport
Hormones
Enzymes
Contractile, etc.

Question 17

Nucleic Acids Subgroup:

Answer 17

a) DNA

b) RNA

Question 18

Nucleic Acids Monomer of each subgroup (if applicable):

Answer 18

a&b)Nucleotides

Question 19

Nucleic Acids Functional group(s) found in each subgroup:

Answer 19

a & b)Phosphate, hydroxyl (in sugar)

Question 20

Nucleic Acids Function(s) of each subgroup:

Answer 20

a) Store genetic information

b) Shuttle information from DNA to sites of protein synthesis