Mimosine is a natural product found in large quantities in the seeds and foliage of some legume plants. It has been shown to cause inhibition of hair growth as well as hair loss in mice.

a. What functional groups are present in mimosine?
b. Give the hybridization of the eight carbon atoms in mimosine.
c. How many σ and π bonds are found in mimosine?

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NH2 N-CH2-CH-CO2H OH H Mimosine (CsH1oN204)