Last week's molecule was the core nucleosome complex [Monday's Molecule #186] and nobody who was eligible for a win got it! That's quite shocking. Here's an easy one for today.
Name this molecule, including the name of the "R" group. You'll have to guess but there's really only one possibility in living cells. Don't forget, I need the full name of the most likely molecule given the partial structure that you see.
Post your answer as a comment. I'll hold off releasing any comments for 24 hours. The first one with the correct answer wins. I will only post mostly correct answers to avoid embarrassment. The winner will be treated to a free lunch.
There could be two winners. If the first correct answer isn't from an undergraduate student then I'll select a second winner from those undergraduates who post the correct answer. You will need to identify yourself as an undergraduate in order to win. (Put "undergraduate" at the bottom of your comment.)
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