👉 Racemates, in biology and chemistry, are a class of compounds that contain one or more α-carbon atoms. These compounds can be classified into two main groups based on their structure:
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Polyphenols
: They consist mainly of phenolic acids (such as anthocyanins, resveratrol) and other polyphenols.
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Non-polyphenols
: These are the other major group of compounds in the term "racemates." Non-p