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AP Biology: Functional Groups Flashcards

Functional Groups for Quiz on 9/10/2014
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5142717320Hydroxyl: Structure0
5142717321Hydroxyl: Name of CompoundAlcohols (their specific names usually end in -ol)1
5142717322Hydroxyl: ExampleEthanol2
5142717323Hydroxyl:Functional Properties-Is Polar as a result of the electrons spending more time near the electronegative oxygen atom -Can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, helping dissolve organic compounds such as sugars3
5142717324Carbonyl: Structure4
5142717325Carbonyl: Name of CompoundKetones: if the carbonyl group is within a carbon skeleton Aldehydes: if the carbonyl group is at the end of the carbon skeleton5
5142717326Carbonyl: ExampleAcetone (a ketone) Propanal (a aldehyde)6
5142717327Carbonyl: Functional Properties-A ketone and an aldehyde may be structural isomers with different properties (like acetone & propanal) -These two groups are also found in sugars, giving rise to two major groups of sugars: aldoses (containing aldehyde) & ketoses (containing a ketone)7
5142717328Carboxyl: Structure8
5142717329Carboxyl: Name of CompoundCarboxylic Acids (or organic acids)9
5142717330Carboxyl: ExampleAcetic Acid10
5142717331Carboxyl: Funcational Properties-Has acidic properties (source of hydrogen ions) because the covalent bond between oxygen and hydrogen is so polar (H leaves the OH) -Found in cells in the ionized form with a charge of 1- and called a carboxylate ion (here, specifically, the acetate ion)11
5142717332Amino: Structure12
5142717333Amino: Name of CompoundAmines13
5142717334Amino: ExampleGlycine14
5142717335Amino: Functional Properties-Acts as a base; can pick up an H+ from the surrounding solution (water, in living organisms) -Ionized, with a charge of 1+, under cellular conditions15
5142717336Sulfhydryl: Structure16
5142717337Sulfhydryl: Name of CompoundsThiols17
5142717338Sulfhydryl: ExampleCysteine18
5142717339Sulfhydryl: Functional Properties-Two sulfhydryl groups can react, forming a covalent bond. This "cross-linking" helps stabilize protein structure -Cross-linking of cysteines in hair proteins maintains the curliness or straightness of hair. Straight hair can be "permanently" curled by shaping it around curlers, then breaking and re-forming the cross-linking bonds19
5142717340Phosphate: Structure20
5142717341Phosphate: Name of StructureOrganic phosphates21
5142717342Phosphate: ExampleGlycerol phosphate22
5142717343Phosphate: Functional Properties-Contributes negative charge to the molecule of which it is a part (2-- when at the end of a molecule; 1-- when located internally in a chain of phosphates) -Has the potential to react with water, releasing energy23
5142717344Methyl: Structure24
5142717345Methyl: Name of CompoundMethylated compounds25
5142717346Methyl: Example2-methylhexane26
5142717347Methyl: Functional Properties-Addition of a methyl group to DNA, or to molecules bound to DNA, affects expression of genes -Arrangement of methyl groups in male and female sex hormones affects their shape and function27

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