A retrosynthetic analysis ultimately leads to the identification of ________.

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Retrosynthetic analysis is a process of breaking down a target molecule into simpler starting materials. The purpose is to identify the most efficient and commercially available starting materials to use for the forward synthesis. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choice B is incorrect because the retrosynthetic analysis does not necessarily lead to the identification of the biologically active components of a naturally occurring material. Choice C is also incorrect because the retrosynthetic analysis is designed to identify the most efficient reactions, not necessarily the difficult ones. Choice D is not relevant because retrosynthesis does not involve the identification of researchers who have already performed the forward synthesis.

A Retrosynthetic Analysis Ultimately Leads to the Identification of ________