Question: Several additional examples of naturally occurring molecules with strained ring structures are shown here. Identify the terpenes (if any) in the preceding group of structures.

Several additional examples of naturally occurring molecules with strained ring structures are shown here.
Several additional examples of naturally occurring molecules with strained ring
Several additional examples of naturally occurring molecules with strained ring

Identify the terpenes (if any) in the preceding group of structures. Find the 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene units in each structure and classify the latter as a mono-, sesqui-, or deterpene.

HaC HN COOH CH3 1-Aminocyclopropane- carboxylic acid CH3 CH3 CH3 Present in plants, this molecule plays a role in the ripening of fruits and the dropping of autumn leaves) a-Pinene (Present in cedar-wood oil) Africanone (Also a plant-leaf oil) CH2H C HN NH o. CH2OH OH Thymidine dimer (A component of DNA that has been exposed to ultraviolet light)

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