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What distinguishes living matter from non-living matter?
What distinguishes living matter from non-living matter?
What is the study of compounds that contain carbon known as?
What is the study of compounds that contain carbon known as?
Which chemical groups are the components of organic molecules most involved in chemical reactions?
Which chemical groups are the components of organic molecules most involved in chemical reactions?
What feature makes estradiol and testosterone different while sharing a common carbon skeleton?
What feature makes estradiol and testosterone different while sharing a common carbon skeleton?
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What gives each organic molecule its unique properties?
What gives each organic molecule its unique properties?
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Which term refers to compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements?
Which term refers to compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements?
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Which functional group is found in amino acids like glycine?
Which functional group is found in amino acids like glycine?
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What compound contains a phosphate group that participates in important cellular reactions?
What compound contains a phosphate group that participates in important cellular reactions?
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Which compound has a sulfhydryl group that can form 'cross-links' stabilizing protein structure?
Which compound has a sulfhydryl group that can form 'cross-links' stabilizing protein structure?
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What type of bond forms when a hydrogen atom is attracted to an electronegative atom?
What type of bond forms when a hydrogen atom is attracted to an electronegative atom?
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In which compound does a methyl group affect gene expression and sex hormone function?
In which compound does a methyl group affect gene expression and sex hormone function?
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Which compound's ionized form is found in cells and contributes a negative charge?
Which compound's ionized form is found in cells and contributes a negative charge?
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Which functional group is found in glucose?
Which functional group is found in glucose?
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Which functional group is characteristic of a ketose sugar?
Which functional group is characteristic of a ketose sugar?
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What type of bond can the hydroxyl group form with water?
What type of bond can the hydroxyl group form with water?
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Which functional group contributes to the sour taste of acetic acid?
Which functional group contributes to the sour taste of acetic acid?
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Which functional group consists of a nitrogen bonded to two hydrogen atoms?
Which functional group consists of a nitrogen bonded to two hydrogen atoms?
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Which functional group is composed of a carbon linked by a double bond to an oxygen atom?
Which functional group is composed of a carbon linked by a double bond to an oxygen atom?
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