| Definition | Gibberellin a1, also known as ga1, is a member of the class of compounds known as c19-gibberellin 6-carboxylic acids. C19-gibberellin 6-carboxylic acids are c19-gibberellins with a carboxyl group at the 6-position. Thus, gibberellin a1 is considered to be an isoprenoid lipid molecule. Gibberellin a1 is slightly soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Gibberellin a1 can be found in a number of food items such as elderberry, enokitake, black salsify, and new zealand spinach, which makes gibberellin a1 a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. |
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