Question

Identify the functional groups in the following substances, and convert

each drawing into a molecular formula (red 5 O, blue 5 N).

Short answer

Some of the important functional groups in biological molecules are hydroxyl, carbonyl, amino and phosphate groups. They have a prominent role in creating molecules like DNA, proteins and carbohydrates.

Step-by-step solution

Functional groups

Some of the important functional groups in biological molecules are hydroxyl, carbonyl, amino and phosphate groups. They have a prominent role in creating molecules like DNA, proteins and carbohydrates.

Identifying the functional groups and skeletal structure of compound b

(b)The functional groups in compound b are amide and amine. The skeletal structure of compound b can be given as:

Skeletal structure of compound b