AP Biology Functional Groups Flashcard

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What is the functional group found in proteins?

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Amino group.

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Which functional group is characterized by an -OH group?

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Hydroxyl group.

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What functional group is represented by -COOH?

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Carboxyl group.

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What functional group is present in alcohols?

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Hydroxyl group.

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Which functional group is responsible for forming disulfide bridges in proteins?

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Sulfhydryl group.

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What is the general structure of an amino group?

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-NH2.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Front

What is the role of the carboxyl group in organic molecules?

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It acts as an acid, donating a proton (H+).

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What is the significance of the hydroxyl group in biological molecules?

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It makes molecules polar and increases their solubility in water.

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What is the structure of a sulfhydryl group?

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-SH.

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How do functional groups affect the properties of organic molecules?

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They determine the reactivity, solubility, and overall behavior of the molecules.