What is the name of the compound below, which is an intermediate in the breakdown of some pyrimidines?
A) "N-carbamoyl-$\beta$-alanine"
B) "N-carbamoyl-$\beta$-aminoisobutyrate"
C) "dihydrothymine"
D) "$\beta$-aminoisobutyrate"

Question

What is the name of the compound below, which is an intermediate in the breakdown of some pyrimidines? 
A) "N-carbamoyl-$\beta$-alanine" 
B) "N-carbamoyl-$\beta$-aminoisobutyrate" 
C) "dihydrothymine" 
D) "$\beta$-aminoisobutyrate"

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound shown is N-carbamoyl-beta-alanine, which is an intermediate in the breakdown of some pyrimidines. Choice A is incorrect because it includes the incorrect amino acid (alanine instead of beta-alanine). Choice C is incorrect because it shows a different compound altogether (dihydrothymine). Choice D is incorrect because it does not include the "N-carbamoyl" portion of the name.

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