In addition to forming the central bond in acetylcholine, this functional group forms the linkages between fatty acids and glycerol in triglycerides, and the phospho- type forms the links between nucleotides in the backbone of DNA.
An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor called enalapril is masked using this functional group in order to allow uptake by the body. Outside of its use in prodrugs, an enzyme which hydrolyzes this type of bond is the target of DDT and sarin; that enzyme targets a neurotransmitter important in (*) muscle contraction which binds muscarinic and nicotinic receptors. In addition to forming the central bond in acetylcholine, this functional group forms the linkages between fatty acids and glycerol in triglycerides, and the phospho- type forms the links between nucleotides in the backbone of DNA. For 10 points, name this functional group often formed by reacting an alcohol with a carboxylic acid.
An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor called enalapril is masked using this functional group in order to allow uptake by the body.
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