7 Functional Groups
Amino Group
(—NH2) a functional group composed of nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms and to the carbon skeleton. Can act as a base in solution, accepting a hydrogen ion and acquiring a charge of +1.
Sulfhydryl Group
(—SH) a functional group consisting of a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom.
7 functional groups
Hydroxyl Carbonyl (ketone, aldehyde) Carboxyl Amino Group Sulfhydryl Phosphate Methyl
Hydroxyl Group
a functional group consisting of a hydrogen atom bonded to an oxygen atom by a polar covalent bond(—OH), which in turn is bonded to the carbon skeleton of a molecule. Molecules possessing this group are water soluble and called alcohols.
Phosphate Group
a functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms and is important in energy transfer.
Carbonyl Group
a functional group present in aldehydes and ketones consisting of an oxygen atom double bonded to a carbon atom.
Carboxyl Group
a functional group present in organic acids consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen and also bonded to a hydroxyl group.(—COOH)
Functional Groups
perform chemical reactions