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Match the following functional groups with their properties:
Match the following functional groups with their properties:
Hydroxyl = Nonpolar, contributes to gene regulation Carbonyl = Polar, can act as an acid Amino = Polar, can act as a base Carboxyl = Polar, helps form H-bonds
Match the following functional groups with their associated molecules:
Match the following functional groups with their associated molecules:
Phosphate = Nucleic acids, some lipids Methyl = Proteins Sulfhydryl = Carbohydrates, lipids Carboxyl = Nucleic acids
Match the following structures with their functional groups:
Match the following structures with their functional groups:
C(=O)OH = Amino O-P(=O)(OH)2 = Phosphate O-H = Hydroxyl S-H = Methyl
Match the following functional groups with their typical polarities:
Match the following functional groups with their typical polarities:
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Match the following functional groups with their role in molecules:
Match the following functional groups with their role in molecules:
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Study Notes
Functional Groups
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Hydroxyl:
- Structure: R-OH
- Property: Polar, helps form hydrogen bonds
- Associated Molecules: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
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Carbonyl:
- Structure: R-C=O-R'
- Property: Polar
- Associated Molecules: Carbohydrates
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Carboxyl:
- Structure: R-C(=O)OH
- Property: Polar, can act as an acid
- Associated Molecules: Proteins, lipids
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Amino:
- Structure: R-NH₂
- Property: Polar, can act as a base
- Associated Molecules: Proteins
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Phosphate:
- Structure: R-OPO₃²⁻
- Property: Polar, contributes to energy transfer
- Associated Molecules: Nucleic acids, some lipids
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Methyl:
- Structure: R-CH₃
- Property: Nonpolar, contributes to gene regulation
- Associated Molecules: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
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Sulfhydryl:
- Structure: R-SH
- Property: Polar, contributes to protein 3D shape
- Associated Molecules: Proteins
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Explore the key functional groups in organic chemistry, including their structures, properties, and associated molecules. This quiz will test your knowledge of hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino, phosphate, methyl, and sulfhydryl groups. Perfect for students studying organic compounds!