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Biochemistry Functional Groups: The Scariest Worksheet Ever!

Examine the chemical structures below and circle the functional groups using your colored pencils.
-O-H Alcohol or Hydroxyl Groups = Red -PO4 Phosphate Groups = Purple
-NH2 Amino Groups = Orange -SH Sulfhydryl Groups = Yellow
- C=O Ketone and Aldehyde Groups = Blue -C=O Carboxyl Groups = Green
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