Enantiomers in Pharmaceuticals Quiz
3 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the significance of enantiomers in the pharmaceutical industry?

  • Enantiomers of a drug may have different levels of effectiveness (correct)
  • Enantiomers of a drug are always equally effective
  • Enantiomers have no impact on drug efficacy
  • Enantiomers cannot be used in pharmaceuticals
  • What distinguishes the two enantiomers of methamphetamine?

  • One is legal while the other is illegal
  • Both are equally effective for nasal congestion
  • Both are highly addictive stimulants
  • One is a street drug while the other is used in vapor inhalers (correct)
  • What does the example of molecules like methamphetamine demonstrate about biological organisms?

  • All molecules have the same effects on organisms
  • Organisms are not affected by molecular variations
  • Biological systems do not distinguish between enantiomers
  • Subtle differences in molecular structure can impact biological responses (correct)
  • More Like This

    Enantiomers Quiz
    6 questions

    Enantiomers Quiz

    AppreciativeLemur avatar
    AppreciativeLemur
    Enantiomers and Stereoisomers
    30 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser