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Functional Groups Worksheet
Relatively small, familiar clusters of atoms often determine the characteristics of larger biomolecules. These mini-molecules are
known as functional groups and are useful chemical “vocabulary words” toward learning the language of biochemistry.
Properties Imparted to
Name of Functional Group
Circle the Functional Group
Molecule
Polar
Increases solubility
Alcohol
Hydroxide Group
Polar
Ketone/aldehyde
Carbonyl Group
Polar
Acts as an acid
Carboxylic acid/organic
acid
Carboxyl Group
Polar
Acts as a base
Amine
Amino Group