Elements of Life Flashcards
1
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Carbon is
A
The backbone of macromolecules
2
Q
Hydrocarbons
A
Organic molecules consisting of carbon and hydrogen
3
Q
Carbon forms a
A
Tetrahedron shape
4
Q
What functional groups are attached to a carbon molecule
A
Hydroxal group (OH)
Sulfhydrl goup (SH)
Amino group (NH2)
Carboxyl group (COOH)
Phosphate group (PO32-)
5
Q
Hydroxal Group (OH)
A
Polar and can form hydrogen bonds
6
Q
Sulfhydryl group (SH)
A
Less polar than hydroxyl
7
Q
Amino group (NH2)
A
Can collect hydrogen ions
8
Q
Phosphate group
A
- Backbone of DNA
- Acidic, can donate protons
- Part of ATP
9
Q
Carboxyl Group
A
Acts as an acid and loses a proton to form carboylate ion. (COO-)
10
Q
Carbonyl Group
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-Less hydrophilic
-Acidic
- Polar
- Uncharged
- Found in proteins, peptides, and carbohydrates
