SCENARIO 13-8 -

question 4

Multiple Choice

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acids

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydroxyl group (-OH).

Amino Acids

The building blocks of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and a unique side chain.

Hydrophobic

Describes molecules or substances that repel water or do not mix well with water, often due to the lack of polar groups.

Melting Points

The point at which a solid turns into a liquid when exposed to atmospheric pressure.