Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134015187
Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28.5, Problem 25.10P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conversion of 5hydroxytryptophan to serotonin is whether an acetylation, a methylation or a decarboxylation reaction has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Acetylation: It is a type of reaction where COCH3 group is introduced to a compound.

Methylation: It is a type of alkylation reaction where CH3 group is introduced to a compound.

Decarboxylation: It is a type of reaction where CO2 group is removed from a compound and released as carbon dioxide gas.

There are several steps for the synthesis of melatonin from tryptophan.

  1. 1. Tryptophan to 5Hydroxytryptophan
  2. 2. 5Hydroxytryptophan to Serotonin
  3. 3. Serotonin to N-Acetylserotonin
  4. 4. Serotonin to Melatonin

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conversion of serotonin to N-acetylserotonin is whether an acetylation, a methylation or a decarboxylation reaction has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Acetylation: It is a type of reaction where COCH3 group is introduced to a compound.

Methylation: It is a type of alkylation reaction where CH3 group is introduced to a compound.

Decarboxylation: It is a type of reaction where CO2 group is removed from a compound and released as carbon dioxide gas.

There are several steps for the synthesis of melatonin from tryptophan.

  1. 1. Tryptophan to 5Hydroxytryptophan
  2. 2. 5Hydroxytryptophan to Serotonin
  3. 3. Serotonin to N-Acetylserotonin
  4. 4. Serotonin to Melatonin

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conversion of N-acetylserotonin to melatonin is whether an acetylation, a methylation or a decarboxylation reaction has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Acetylation: It is a type of reaction where COCH3 group is introduced to a compound.

Methylation: It is a type of alkylation reaction where CH3 group is introduced to a compound.

Decarboxylation: It is a type of reaction where CO2 group is removed from a compound and released as carbon dioxide gas.

There are several steps for the synthesis of melatonin from tryptophan.

  1. 1. Tryptophan to 5Hydroxytryptophan
  2. 2. 5Hydroxytryptophan to Serotonin
  3. 3. Serotonin to N-Acetylserotonin
  4. 4. Serotonin to Melatonin

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Chapter 28 Solutions

Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)

Ch. 28.4 - Prob. 28.9PCh. 28.5 - Prob. 25.10PCh. 28.6 - Prob. 28.11PCh. 28.6 - Prob. 28.12PCh. 28.6 - Prob. 28.13KCPCh. 28.7 - Identify the functional groups present in THC. Is...Ch. 28.7 - Prob. 28.15KCPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.16UKCCh. 28 - Prob. 28.17UKCCh. 28 - Prob. 28.18UKCCh. 28 - Prob. 28.19UKCCh. 28 - Prob. 28.20UKCCh. 28 - Prob. 28.21UKCCh. 28 - Prob. 28.22APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.23APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.24APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.25APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.26APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.27APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.28APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.29APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.30APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.31APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.32APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.34APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.35APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.36APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.37APCh. 28 - How does epinephrine reach its target tissues?Ch. 28 - Prob. 28.39APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.40APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.41APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.42APCh. 28 - What enzyme catalyzes hydrolysis of the second...Ch. 28 - Prob. 28.44APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.45APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.46APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.47APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.48APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.49APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.50APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.51APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.52APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.53APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.54APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.55APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.56APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.57APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.58APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.59APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.60APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.62APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.63APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.64APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.65APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.66APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.67APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.68APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.69APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.70APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.71APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.72APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.73APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.74APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.75APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.76APCh. 28 - Why do we have brain receptors that respond to...Ch. 28 - Prob. 28.78APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.79APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.80APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.81APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.82APCh. 28 - Prob. 28.83CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.84CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.85CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.86CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.87CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.88CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.89CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.90CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.91CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.92CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.93CPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.94GPCh. 28 - Prob. 28.95GP
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