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How do these hydrocarbons differ?
How many hydrogen atoms can be attached to carbon A?
3
How many hydrogen atoms can be attached to carbon B?
1
L-Dopa is used to treat
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What kind of effect does R-Dopa have on Parkinson's disease?
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These molecules are
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These molecules are
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These molecules are
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What do geometric isomers differ in?
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What are enantiomers?
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What do structural isomers differ in?
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This pair of molecules are
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Which of these is an amino group?
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Which of these is a phosphate group?
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Which of these is a hydroxyl group?
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Which functional group is characteristic of alcohol?
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Which functional group behaves as a base?
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Which of these groups is characteristic of thiols?
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Which of these groups plays a major role in energy transfer?
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Which of these is a carbonyl group?
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Which functional group is characteristic of ketones?
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Which of the functional groups listed below behaves as an acid?
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What does tetravalent mean?
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What is alcohol?
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What is a carboxylic acid?
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What is an aldehyde?
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What does thiol do?
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What is an amine?
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What is organic phosphate?
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Study Notes
Hydrocarbon Differences
- Hydrocarbons can differ in structure, including length and branching.
- Variations include hydrocarbons with double bonds and those with ring structures.
Carbon and Hydrogen Bonds
- A carbon atom can form up to four covalent bonds.
- Three hydrogen atoms can be attached to one carbon (carbon a), while only one hydrogen atom can attach to another (carbon b).
Medical Applications
- L-dopa is utilized in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
- R-dopa has no therapeutic effect on Parkinson's disease.
Isomer Types
- Molecules can be classified as structural isomers, geometric isomers, and enantiomers.
- Structural isomers differ in covalent bond relationships among atoms.
- Geometric isomers differ in atom arrangement around a double bond.
- Enantiomers are mirror images of one another.
Molecular Relationships
- Molecules with different molecular formulas are not considered isomers.
Functional Groups
- Amino groups, phosphate groups, hydroxyl groups, carboxyl groups are examples of functional groups with specific characteristics:
- Hydroxyl groups are typical in alcohols and exhibit high polarity, potentially acting as weak acids.
- Amino groups behave as bases, often picking up hydrogen ions due to nitrogen's electronegativity.
- Thiols are characterized by sulfhydryl groups and can form disulfide bonds.
- Carboxyl groups can act as acids by donating hydrogen ions.
Energy Transfer and Structural Components
- Phosphate groups play a crucial role in energy transfer within ATP.
- Carbonyl groups are distinctive in ketones, with a carbonyl group located in the middle of the carbon skeleton.
Chemical Definitions and Properties
- Tetravalent refers to the ability of carbon to form four bonds.
- Aldehydes can exist as structural isomers of ketones.
- Organic phosphates contribute a negative charge in biochemical reactions.
- Carboxylic acids function as acids due to their ability to donate hydrogen ions.
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