Functional Group

• sulfhydryl

• hydroxyl

• amino

• phosphate

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

How do alcohols differ from carboxylic acids in terms of functional groups?

• Alcohols have the functional group -OH, while carboxylic acids have the functional group -COOH.

• Alcohols have the functional group -CHO, while carboxylic acids have the functional group -COOH.

• Alcohols have the functional group -COOH, while carboxylic acids have the functional group -OH.

• Alcohols and carboxylic acids have the same functional group -OH.

carboxyl group

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What functional group is highlighted in (a) and (b)?

What functional Group is highlighted?

What is the functional group is highlighted in this amino acid?

• Sulfhydryl Group

• Carboxyl Group

• Amino Group

• Phosphate Group

Encircle and name 3 Functional groups found in DNA.

Box the amino group RED and box the carboxyl group BLUE.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which between the two compounds has an aldehyde g=functional group?

How do functional groups interact to influence the properties of a molecule?

• They do not interact and have no effect on molecular properties.

• They interact through hydrogen bonding, affecting solubility and reactivity.

• They only affect the color of the molecule.

• They only affect the molecular weight.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking