Functional Groups

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This quiz describes the functional groups in terms of structure, compounds that contain this group, and function.
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Question 1

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What is the function of a carboxyl group?
Answer
  • It acts as an acid and can donate an H+.
  • It acts as a base and can pick up an H+.
  • It helps release energy.
  • It helps with the expression of genes.

Question 2

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What is the function of the sulfhydryl group?
Answer
  • It helps stabalize protein structure.
  • It acts as a base and can pick up an H+.
  • It helps release energy.
  • It helps with the expression of genes.

Question 3

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What is the function of a hydroxyl group?
Answer
  • It helps dissolve organic compunds such as sugars.
  • It acts as an acid and can donate an H+.
  • It acts as a base and can pick up an H+.
  • It helps to stabalize protein structure.

Question 4

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What is the funciton of the phosphate group?
Answer
  • It helps release energy,
  • It helps with the expression of genes.
  • It acts as an acid and can donate an H+.
  • It helps dissolve organic compounds such as sugars.

Question 5

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What is the function of an Amino group?
Answer
  • It acts as a base and can pick up an H+.
  • It acts as an acid and can donate an H+.
  • It helps with the expression of genes.
  • It helps release energy.

Question 6

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What is the function of the methyl group?
Answer
  • It helps the expression of genes.
  • It acts as an acid and can donate an H+.
  • It helps release energy.
  • It helps stabalize protein structure.

Question 7

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What is the function of the carbonyl group?
Answer
  • Ketone and Aldehyde groups are also found in sugars.
  • It helps with the expression of genes.
  • It acts as a base and can pick up an H+.
  • It helps stabilize protein structure.

Question 8

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Which functional groups structure is this?
Answer
  • Hydroxyl Group Structure
  • Carboxyl Group Structure
  • Carbonyl Group Structure
  • Sulfhydryl Group Structure
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