Concept explainers
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
Amino acid derivatives: It is a derivative of an amino acid formed by the reaction at the side chain
Polypeptides: Polypeptides are organic
Steroid: Steroids are a type of organic compound having a molecular structure with four rings connected to each other.
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