Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Functional Groups

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Functional Groups

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Problem 3

Textbook Question

Which of these functional groups is known to be used for storing large amounts of chemical energy?a. amino groupb. carbonyl groupc. phosphate groupd. sulfhydryl group

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Identify the functional groups listed in the options: amino group, carbonyl group, phosphate group, and sulfhydryl group.

Recall the general properties and functions of each functional group in biological systems.

Consider which functional group is commonly associated with high-energy bonds in biological molecules.

Recognize that the phosphate group is a key component of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is known for storing and transferring energy in cells.

Conclude that the phosphate group is the functional group known for storing large amounts of chemical energy.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. They determine the properties and reactivity of organic compounds. Understanding functional groups is essential for predicting how different molecules will interact in biochemical processes.

Phosphate Group

The phosphate group consists of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, one of which is typically bonded to the rest of the molecule. This group is crucial in biochemistry, particularly in the formation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which serves as a primary energy carrier in cells. The high-energy bonds between phosphate groups allow for the storage and transfer of energy.

Chemical Energy Storage

Chemical energy storage refers to the way in which energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. In biological systems, certain functional groups, like the phosphate group, play a key role in storing energy that can be released during metabolic processes. Understanding how energy is stored and released is fundamental to grasping cellular respiration and metabolism.