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AP Bio 4.3
Functional Groups
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are functional groups? | the components of organic molecules that are most commonly involved in chemical reactions |
| What are the 6 major functional groups? | hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino, sulfhydryl, and phosphate |
| What compound is the hydroxyl group from? | alcohols |
| What compound is the carbonyl group from? | ketones, aldehydes |
| What compound is the carboxyl group from? | carboxylic acids |
| What compound is the amino group from? | amines |
| What compound is the sulfhydryl group from? | thiols |
| What compound is the phosphate group from? | organic phosphates |
| What is ATP? | the primary energy-transferring molecule in the cell |