Chapter 4 : Functional Groups

Question 1

Hydroxyl Group and property

Answer 1

-OH; helps dissolve compounds like sugars. alcohol

Question 2

Carbonyl group and property

Answer 2

C=O; sugars with ketoses and aldoses

Question 3

Carboxyl Group and property

Answer 3

-COOH, Acid; polar covalent bond between O and H

Question 4

Amino Group and property

Answer 4

-NH2; base. picks up H+

Question 5

Sulfhydryl Group and property

Answer 5

-SH; stabilizes protein, hair protein. Thiol

Question 6

Phosphate Group and propert

Answer 6

-OPO3^2; negative charge( releases energy

Question 7

Methyl Group

Answer 7

-CH3; affects the expression of genes

Question 8

Properties of hydrocarbon

Answer 8

Hydrophobic, nonpolar, and a source of energy