What did Otto Wallach's work help to classify?
Terpenes
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Answer
Terpenes, a vast class of natural compounds, were classified by Otto Wallach's pioneering work. These compounds, found in plants and essential oils, exhibit diverse structures and properties. Wallach's research established a comprehensive system for classifying terpenes based on their molecular skeletons, enabling the identification and characterization of numerous terpene compounds. His contributions laid the foundation for understanding the chemistry and biology of these essential natural products.
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