biological molecules

Question 1

formula and property of hydroxyl group

Answer 1

-OH
polar

Question 2

formula and property (2) of carboxyl

Answer 2

-COOH
acidic
proton donor

Question 3

formula and property (2) of amines

Answer 3

-NH2
basic
proton acceptor

Question 4

phosphate formula and property

Answer 4

-P
polar

Question 5

what is the importance of carbon forming double or triple bonds with other carbon atoms (2)

Answer 5

• leads to shorter and stronger molecules
• huge variety