Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups is commonly found in alcohols?
2. Molecular Representations
Functional Groups
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Which characteristic of functional groups allows enzymes to function in a specific way?
A
Their lack of reactivity
B
Their high molecular weight
C
Their non-polar nature
D
Their ability to form hydrogen bonds
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Understand that functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that have certain chemical properties regardless of the other atoms present in a molecule.
Recognize that enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.
Identify that the ability of functional groups to form hydrogen bonds is crucial for enzyme function because it allows enzymes to interact specifically with their substrates.
Consider that hydrogen bonds are a type of weak interaction that can occur between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to a more electronegative atom (like oxygen or nitrogen) and another electronegative atom.
Conclude that the specific interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, between the enzyme's active site and the substrate are essential for the enzyme's specificity and catalytic activity.
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