Unit 1: Biochem - Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
Hydroxyl
A
Carbohydrates, Proteins, nucleic acids, some lipids
Alcohols, Polar
―OH
2
Q
Carbonyl
A
Carbohydrates, nucleic acids
Polar
>C=O
3
Q
Keytone
A
Polar, Carbs
CC(=O)C
4
Q
Aldehyde
A
Carbohydrates
Polar, Reducing sugars,
RHC=O
5
Q
Carboxyl
A
Proteins and lipids
Carboxylic acids, Polar, Acidic
-COOH
6
Q
Amino
A
Proteins, Nucleic acids,
Basic, Polar
-NH2
7
Q
Sulfhydryl
A
Proteins, Thiols,
cross-links stablilize proteins (S-S), Polar
-SH
8
Q
Phosphate
A
Nucleic acids, lipids
Polar, Acidic,
OPO3^2-
9
Q
Methyl
A
Proteins, Nucleic
Non-polar
CH3
10
Q
Non-Polar?
A
Methyl
11
Q
Basic?
A
Amino
12
Q
Acidic?
A
Phosphate, Carboxyl
