Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Natural product

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Natural product: A molecule found in nature, produced by an animal, plant, bacteria, or other living organism.

Molecular structure of α-D-glucopyranose, a natural product, biosynthesized a many plant species.

Molecular structure of penicillin G, an antibiotic natural product, biosynthesized by certain molds.

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