The Alkaloids Derive Their Name from Which Functional Group

question 58

Multiple Choice

The alkaloids derive their name from which functional group?

• A) alcohols
• B) carboxylates
• C) amines
• D) aldehydes
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing energy in the form of ATP.

NAD+ Molecules

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in its oxidized form, serving as an important coenzyme in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another.

Anaerobic Conditions

Environments that lack oxygen, under which certain biological processes occur, such as the fermentation in yeasts.

ATP Production

The process by which cells generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a molecule that provides energy for many cellular processes.