Vitamin C is found naturally in a number of fruits, particularly citrus fruits. It is also an organic compound that can be synthesized in the laboratory. Is there any difference between the natural material and the synthetic material in terms of structure and chemical behavior that would depend upon its source?

Vitamin C is found naturally in a number of fruits, particularly citrus fruits. It is also an organic compound that can be synthesized in the laboratory. Is there any difference between the natural material and the synthetic material in terms of structure and chemical behavior that would depend upon its source?

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter3: The Chemistry Of Life: Organic Compounds

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4TYU: The synthetic process by which monomers are covalently linked is (a) hydrolysis (b) isomerization...

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