Question

Fill in the blank with the vocabulary term that fits the definition written. All your answers should be in lower case. You may need to submit the same answer for multiple blanks.
a. A reaction that results in the formation of water as an end product:__________
b. A reaction that requires water as a reactant: __________
c. A functional group on an amino acid that is polar and can become positively charged: _________
d. A functional group on an amino acid that is polar and can become negatively charged: _________
e. A functional group that is basic and part of the amino acid backbone: ___________

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Condensation.

2. Hydrolysis.

3. Amino group (Amine).

4. Carboxyl group.

5. Amino group.

Explanation:

a. A reaction that results in the formation of water as an end product: condensation.

b. A reaction that requires water as a reactant: hydrolysis.

c. A functional group on an amino acid that is polar and can become positively charged: amino group (amine).

d. A functional group on an amino acid that is polar and can become negatively charged: carboxyl group.

e. A functional group that is basic and part of the amino acid backbone: amino group (amine).