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Which scientific discipline is at the intersection of chemistry and pharmacy, and is involved with designing and developing pharmaceutical drugs?

Organic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Medicinal chemistry (correct)
Biochemistry

What is the main focus of medicinal chemistry?

Investigating the role of metals in medicine
Studying the properties of non-organic compounds
Synthesis of new chemical entities for energy production
Developing new chemical entities suitable for therapeutic use (correct)

Which scientific disciplines are combined in medicinal chemistry?

Physical chemistry and molecular biology
Biochemistry and physics
Organic chemistry and pharmacology (correct)
Inorganic chemistry and statistics

What are 'biologics' in the context of medicinal chemistry?

<p>Medicinal preparations of proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline investigates the role of metals in medicine (metallotherapeutics) and involves the study and treatment of diseases associated with inorganic metals in biological systems?

<p>Inorganic chemistry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Medicinal Chemistry

The scientific field where chemistry meets pharmacy, focusing on the design and development of pharmaceutical drugs.

Main Focus of Medicinal Chemistry

Creating new chemical compounds that can be used as therapeutic treatments for diseases.

Inorganic Chemistry in Medicine

The scientific field explores the role of metals in medicine, studying and treating diseases related to inorganic metals in biological systems.

Biologics

Medicinal preparations made from proteins, used for therapeutic purposes.

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Disciplines in Medicinal Chemistry

Combines the study of carbon-based molecules and drug action to develop new medicines.