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Many bioactive compounds are derived from amino acids. This compound, illegal in most countries, is used as a hallucinogen used both for ritualistic purposes in some cultures and as a recreational drug. It is derived from an amino acid through removal of the backbone carboxylic acid group and dimethylation of the amino group. The amino acid from which it is derived must be: (Write out the entire name; Spelling matters, but case does not; Do not include L- or D- in the name; For acidic amino acids write the full name, e.g. "so-and-so acid") N.

Many bioactive compounds are derived from amino acids. This compound, illegal in most countries, is used as a hallucinogen used both for ritualistic purposes in some cultures and as a recreational drug. It is derived from an amino acid through removal of the backbone carboxylic acid group and dimethylation of the amino group. The amino acid from which it is derived must be: (Write out the entire name; Spelling matters, but case does not; Do not include L- or D- in the name; For acidic amino acids write the full name, e.g. "so-and-so acid") N.

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QUESTION 5 Many bioactive compounds are derived from amino acids. This compound, illegal in most countries, is used as a hallucinogen used both for ritualistic purposes in some cultures and as a recreational drug. It is derived from an amino acid through removal of the backbone carboxylic acid group and dimethylation of the amino group. The amino acid from which it is derived must be: (Write out the entire name; Spelling matters, but case does not; Do not include L- or D- in the name; For acidic amino acids write the full name, e.g. "so-and-so acid") N ZI
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 5 Many bioactive compounds are derived from amino acids. This compound, illegal in most countries, is used as a hallucinogen used both for ritualistic purposes in some cultures and as a recreational drug. It is derived from an amino acid through removal of the backbone carboxylic acid group and dimethylation of the amino group. The amino acid from which it is derived must be: (Write out the entire name; Spelling matters, but case does not; Do not include L- or D- in the name; For acidic amino acids write the full name, e.g. "so-and-so acid") N ZI
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The organic compounds that combine together and acts as building blocks for forming proteins refer to amino acids. In human muscles and other tissues, they form the second-largest component to be found. 

Nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and a variable side chain group comprise an amino acid. Amino acids could be further classified into essential and nonessential amino acids.

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