(a)
Interpretation:
The structures A, B and C has to be matched with the correct vitamin A compound: retinal (an
Concept Introduction:
An aldehyde compound contains the
An alcohol group contains functional group
A carboxylic acid contains the functional group
(b)
Interpretation:
Retinal can be converted to retinol and retinoic acid. The reactions has to be identified as
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation reaction:
The addition of oxygen atoms or the removal of hydrogens from the reactant in the formation of product is said to be oxidation.
Reduction:
The addition of hydrogens or the removal of oxygen atoms from the reactant in the formation of product is said to be reduction.
(c)
Interpretation:
The given structure is of beta-carotene found in carrots.
The reason has to be suggested for the importance of beta-carotene in the vision process.
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