Discussion Questions: Build a Steroid
- How would you describe the chemical structure of a steroid?
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Can you think of other kinds of organic molecules that are made up of basic structural patterns (e.g., carbohydrates, fats, proteins, DNA)?
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What significance might be interpreted from the recurrence of basic structures in different organisms?
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Explain why compounds extracted from plants can be useful in the synthesis of compounds intended for human use.
