Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (13th Edition)

13th Edition

ISBN: 9780134421353

Author: Karen C. Timberlake

Publisher: PEARSON

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Glycerophospholipid is the most abundantly occuring phospholipids found in the biological membranes. Lipids include a group of organic compounds like fats, hormones, oils, waxes, vitamins etc. They are non-polar molecules and are insoluble in water. Lipi…

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A terpene with the molecular formula of C10H16O is a waxy, white color solid known as camphor. It is flammable. It also possesses a very pungent taste and a strong odor. There are various sources for extracting camphor from natural products such as the …

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The terpenoid class includes diterpenoids, which are chemical compounds with 20 carbon atoms. They are made up of four isoprene units and are derived from geranylgeraniol, a C20 precursor. They have a C20H32 basic structure. These characteristics disting…

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Melatonin is a naturally occurring compound in plants and animals, where it regulates the biological time clock. Melatonin is sometimes used to counteract jet lag. Identify the functional groups in melatonin. (14.1, 14.3, 14.5, 14.6)

Chapter 14, Problem 14.54UTC, Melatonin is a naturally occurring compound in plants and animals, where it regulates the biological

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