Organic Molecules

Organic Molecules

Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.

Choose a drug or vitamin of interest

Using PowerPoint, insert the structure of your compound.

Using the DRAW feature of PowerPoint, identify the functional groups by circling or highlighting them and label each functional group.  Here are videos for help with drawing in PowerPoint

Find the function of the molecule and relate the function to the functional group(s) that they have. (i.e. How does the structure of the molecule relate to its function?)

Organic Molecules

Instructions

In the response post, include the following:

Study the structure of a classmate’s molecules.  Comment on any missed functional groups.

List three functional groups that were not part of the molecule.

Identify an additional function or use of the molecule.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.