Functional Groups

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What is a functional group?

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A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of that molecule.

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What functional group is found at the 5' end of a nucleic acid?

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Phosphate group.

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Which functional group is found on each carbon in a carbohydrate?

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Hydroxyl group.

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What functional group is found in the R group of methionine?

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Sulfhydryl group.

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Which functional group is used by protein kinase A in signaling pathways?

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Phosphate group.

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What functional group has acidic properties?

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Carboxyl group.

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What is the structure of a hydroxyl group?

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A hydroxyl group consists of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-OH).

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What is the structure of a carboxyl group?

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A carboxyl group consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group (-COOH).

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What is the structure of an amine group?

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An amine group consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to one or more carbon atoms (-NH2).

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What is the structure of a carbonyl group?

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A carbonyl group consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O).