Organic Chemistry II
Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image. They often operate unconsciously, helping to protect the individual from anxiety and emotional pain by distorting or denying reality. In the context of terpenes and terpenoids, defense mechanisms are particularly relevant as many plants produce these compounds as a means of protection against herbivores and pathogens.
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