What does the term "functional group" mean in reference to the structure of organic molecules?
Identify two types of functional groups and describe their chemical properties.What will be an ideal response?
A functional group is a group of atoms that is attached to the carbon skeleton and determines the types
of chemical reactions and other associations in which the resulting organic molecule participates.
Table3-1 on page 50 shows the main functional groups and their properties.
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a. sensation on the right side of the body. b. sensation on the left side of the body. c. voluntary movement on the left side of the body. d. voluntary movement on the right side of the body. e. involuntary control of the right side of the body.
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