Functional Groups AP Bio

Front

What is the molecular formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

Front

What functional group is characterized by a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom?

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Carbonyl group

Front

What is the molecular formula for a thiol/sulfhydryl group?

Back

SH

Front

What is the general structure of an aldehyde?

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CHO

Front

What functional group is represented by -COOH?

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Carboxyl group

Front

What is the structure of fructose?

Back

C6H12O6 (isomer of glucose)

Front

What functional group is characterized by -OH?

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Hydroxyl group

Front

What is the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone?

Back

Aldehydes have the carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain, while ketones have it within the chain.

Front

What is the functional group of amino acids?

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Amino group (-NH2) and carboxyl group (-COOH)

Front

What is the role of functional groups in organic molecules?

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They determine the chemical reactivity and properties of the molecules.