Discussion Paper Summary #4
Due 10/15/21 (10 points, 8/10 for a pass)
Please answer the following questions in complete, well-written prose, using several (2-4) sentences to
answer each question.
(1) What was the purpose of the work? (1 point)
(2) Describe the overall methods utilized by the researchers to accomplish their goals and answer
the research questions. (2 points)
(3) Explain the relevance of the analytical chemistry methods used in the work. (1 point)
(4) Describe the class of compound and relevant chemical/physical properties for linalool and
geraniol. (1 point)
(5) Briefly discuss the biosynthesis of linalool and geraniol. (2 points)
(6) Briefly discuss the medicinal and cultural use of the compounds or plants of interest. (1 point)
(7) The findings and conclusions of the work. (1 point)
(8) How could you apply this work as an entrepreneur or chemist? (1 point)