Q28-37E - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Draw the structure of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (CAMP), a messenger involved in the regulation of glucose production in the body. Cyclic AMP has a phosphate ring connecting the 3'- and 5'-hydroxyl groups in adenosine.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The structure of cyclic AMP is:

Introduction to the Concept

CAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate, or 3,5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate) is a second messenger that plays a role in a variety of natural processes. CAMP is a subordinate of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is active in a wide spectrum of living beings for intracellular signal transduction via the CAMP-subordinate pathway.

Structure of cyclic adenosine monophosphate

Solution

A phosphate ring connects the 3' and 5' hydroxyl groups of adenosine in the structure of cAMP.