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Functional Groups

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

FUNCTIONAL GROUPS

BY TAYLOR HINDS

HYDROXYL

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

CARBOXYL

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

AMINO

  • Traditionally classified as nutritionally essential
  • Alanine

PHOSPHATE

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