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Functional Groups

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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FUNCTIONAL GROUPS

BY DAULTON HYATT

HYDROXYL

  • Function- allows it to form a polar bond
  • Example- alcohol

CARBOXYL

  • Function- these molecules can act as an acid by losing hydrogen atom and possibly polarizing
  • Example- vinegar

AMINO

  • Function- Traditionally classified as nutritionally essential
  • Example- Alonine

PHOSPHATE

  • Function- These molecules are usually involved in E transfers
  • Example- ATP