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8606340716hydroxylAlcohols, polar, hydrophobic. Found in Sugars and glycerol. Names end in -ol0
8606340717aminoPolar, a weak base, hydrophilic, and found in amino acids. AMINES1
8606340719carbonylTWO TYPES: The one pictured is a ketone and the -HC=O version at the end of a chain is an aldehyde. Found in sugars. Is polar and hydrophilic.2
8606340720sulfhydrylPolar and hydrophilic. Found in amino acids and stabilize the structure of proteins. Called Thiols3
8606340722carboxylPolar, hydrophilic and a weak acid. Found in amino acids, fatty acids and vinegar4
8606340723phosphatePolar, acidic, and hydrophilic. Found in ATP, DNA, and RNA. Transfers energy. Is an ANION5
8609442368methylNON POLAR, HYDROPHOBIC and found in fatty acids, waxes, oils, and some amino acids.6
8609461840Lipid7
8609463899Carbohydrate8
8609465612Amino Acid9
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