Chapter 28.2, Problem 28.2P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The epinephrine is whether steroid, an amino acid derivative or polypeptide has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Amino acids: Amino acids are compounds having both $-N{H}_2$ and $-COOH$ groups in the specific alkyl chain corresponding to the each amino acid.

Amino acid derivatives: It is a derivative of an amino acid formed by the reaction at the side chain functional group, carboxylic acid group, amino group or by the replacement of a hydrogen atom.

Polypeptides: Polypeptides are organic polymers having several amino acids attached to each other in a chain.

Steroid: Steroids are a type of organic compound having a molecular structure with four rings connected to each other.