BIOL 1201 Chapter : Ch 4
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Biological molecules: complex molecules containing a carbon-carbon bond. Composed largely c,o,h,n, but especially c: the special nature and versatility of carbon is due in part to the formation of carbon-carbon bonds (can form long chains, branches, ring structures) very large variety of structures needed for life. There are four major classes of organic molecules. Functional groups: group of atoms with characteristic chemical properties, attached to the carbon backbone of organic molecules: hydroxyl group: Aldehyde: located on the end of the chain: carboxyl: Amino group & acidic group: phosphate, often loses 2h+, acid.
