Multiple Choice
Which functional group is present in the enzyme reverse transcriptase?
2. Molecular Representations
Functional Groups
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Which of the following is a functional group commonly found in alcohols?
A
Carbonyl group (C=O)
B
Amino group (-NH2)
C
Hydroxyl group (-OH)
D
Carboxyl group (-COOH)
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Identify the functional groups listed in the problem: Carbonyl group (C=O), Amino group (-NH2), Hydroxyl group (-OH), and Carboxyl group (-COOH).
Recall the definition of a functional group: A functional group is a specific group of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
Understand the structure of alcohols: Alcohols are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom.
Compare the functional groups with the structure of alcohols: Alcohols contain the hydroxyl group (-OH), which is responsible for their properties and reactions.
Conclude that the hydroxyl group (-OH) is the functional group commonly found in alcohols, as it is the defining feature of this class of compounds.
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