An unknown compound is one of the four compounds shown below. It is an amphipath

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An unknown compound is one of the four compounds shown below. It is an amphipathic non-hydrolysable compound, easily hydrogens by catalytic hydrogenation, easily oxidized by potassium dichromate. It can be found in virtually any membrane of human body, and it is a precursor for many compounds. Based upon the information provided, answer the following questions (A - G). A) All the compounds pictured belong to what class of biological molecules? What feature places them into the same class of biological molecules? Explain. B) Adrenocorticoids are synthesized from this compound. Name at least one adrenocorticoid, and explain its function.

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6) The unknown is B. All others are prone to hydrolysis.

A is an ester, C is an amide and D is a hemiacetal.

A)These molecules belongs tothe class of lipids. As these compounds are made up of either isoprene or ketacyl sub units. Hence they belongs to lipids.

B) Testosterone is a adrenocortical hormone which helps in the development of reproductive organs and secondary sexual characters in men.

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