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Biology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyl Group | polar due to electronegative oxygen hydrogen bonds with water Compound: Alcohol |
| Carbonyl Group | polar due to electronegative oxygen Compound: Keytone and aldehyde |
| Carboxyl Group | Polar due to oxygen Acts as acid Compound: Carboxyl acid or organic acid |
| Amino Group | Acts as base Compound: amine |
| Sufhydryl group | Polar due to electronegative sulfur Compound: Thiol |
| Phosphate Group | Negative charge Confers ability to react with water releasing energy Compound: Organic Phosphate |
| Methyl Group | Affects the shape and function of male and female sex hormones Compound: Methylated compound |
| Phenyl Group | Nonpolar and very hydrophobic |
| Trioses | 3 carbon sugars |
| Pentoses | 5 carbon sugars |
| Hexoses | 6 carbon sugars |
| Lipids | Hydrophobic, helps protect the cell |
| Protein functions | Structure, Enzymatic activity, Transport and storage, energy production |