Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134895727
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 2TYU
MAKE CONNECTIONS Which chemical group is most likely to be responsible for an organic molecule behaving as a base (see Concept 2.5)?
- A. hydroxyl
- B. carbonyl
- C. amino
- D. phosphate
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Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
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