Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The given below figure are to be arranged according to their terpene class and outline the position of the isoprene unit.

Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life, Chapter 11, Problem 5Q

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Terpenes are found in essential oils of plants and are volatile hydrocarbons. Based on the number of isoprene units the terpenes are classified. The isoprene units are five carbon units that makeup isoprenoid.

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