carboxy-
8.5
A prefix used in chemistry to show a molecule has a carboxyl group
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carboxi-
- The compound contains a carboxy group that plays a crucial role in its reactivity.
Examples
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Protein synthesis goes in the amino to carboxy direction as we discussed.
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So for instance, your Co and your carboxy, they both bind through the carbon.
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In organic chemistry, a functional group that includes a carboxy moiety is often acidic.
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When studying fatty acids, you will encounter molecules that have a carboxy structure.
Surface Forms
carboxy- main
Etymology
Carboxy- comes from the parts carbo- and oxy-, which point to 'carbon' and 'oxygen', so think 'carbon plus oxygen'. So carboxy- names a part of a molecule that has carbon and oxygen atoms, which is why it means a 'carboxyl' group in chemistry.
