Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry

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These flashcards cover the key functional groups in organic chemistry, their structures, and examples of associated macromolecules.

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The Hydroxyl group is represented by the formula __.

-OH

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An example of a molecule containing a Hydroxyl group is __.

Alcohol and carbs

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The Carbonyl group is represented by the formula __.

C=O

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A functional group that forms Carboxylic acids is called the __ group.

Carboxyl

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The Carboxyl group can be represented by the formula __.

-COOH

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The functional group -NH2 is known as the __ group.

Amino

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An example of a functional group found in proteins is the __ group.

Amino group

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The Phosphate group is characterized by the formula __.

-OPO3²-

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Organic compounds that contain a Phosphate group are called __.

Organic phosphates

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The Methyl group is represented by the formula __.

-CH3