Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Definition of the following biological terminologies:

(a) Functional group

(b) R group

(c) Carboxyl group

(d) Amino group

(e) Hydroxyl group

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According to organic chemistry, functional groups are certain moieties present within the molecules mainly responsible for the chemical properties of those molecules. The common functional groups are hydroxyl, carboxyl, thiol, carbonyl, and amino groups.

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