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A suitable example of terpenoids is

Correct answer: D. Steroids

  • A. Sugar
  • B. Waxes
  • C. Starches
  • D. Steroids

Explanation

Steroids are a suitable example of terpenoids, as they are derived from terpenoid precursors and share a similar biosynthetic origin. Terpenoids are a large and diverse class of organic compounds produced by plants and some animals, often having strong odours. They are built from isoprene units and include a variety of structures, such as steroids. In contrast, sugars, waxes, and starches are not terpenoids. Sugars are simple carbohydrates, waxes are long-chain fatty acid esters, and starches are polysaccharides, all distinct in their structural and functional properties from terpenoids.

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