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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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hydroxyl
carbonyl
carboxyl
amino
sulfhydryl
phosphate
methyl
biology
advanced placement
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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?
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Hydroxyl Group Structure
Carboxyl Group Structure
Carbonyl Group Structure
Sulfhydryl Group Structure
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