The following compound was isolated from the liverwort Porella chilensis and has shown to be effective in inhibiting the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Show that this structure belongs to the terpene family by dividing the molecule up into each isoprene unit and then give the terpene classification.

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The Answer of The following compound was isolated from the liverwort Porella chilensis and has shown to be effective in inhibiting the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Show that this structure belongs to the terpene family by dividing the molecule up into each isoprene unit and then give the terpene classification.

The Following Compound Was Isolated from the Liverwort Porella Chilensis