Which Functional Group Is Polar and a Key Component of Alcohols

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which functional group is polar and a key component of alcohols?

• A) carbonyl
• B) hydroxyl
• C) phosphate
• D) amino
• E) carboxyl

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Definitions:

Duodenum

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