👉 The term "chaetopterin" is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of steroidal esters. It is a type of oestrogen, which is produced by the ovaries in females and the androgens are produced by the male reproductive system.
The chemical structure of chaetopterin can be described as follows:
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Steroidal Ester
- Chaetopterin is a steroidal ester, meaning it contains both an estrogenic and a testosteroneic