Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups is essential in the structure of amino acids, which are vital to living organisms?
2. Molecular Representations
Functional Groups
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Which of the following is a functional group commonly found in organic molecules?
A
Ribosome
B
Nucleotide
C
Hydroxyl group
D
TATA box
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Identify the term 'functional group' in organic chemistry. A functional group is a specific group of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
Review common functional groups found in organic molecules. These include hydroxyl groups, carbonyl groups, carboxyl groups, amino groups, and others.
Understand that a hydroxyl group is represented by the chemical formula \(\), where an oxygen atom is bonded to a hydrogen atom.
Differentiate between functional groups and other biological terms. Ribosome, nucleotide, and TATA box are not functional groups; they are related to biological processes and structures.
Recognize that the hydroxyl group is a common functional group in organic chemistry, often found in alcohols and other organic compounds.
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