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What are the relevant groups on a molecule responsible for interacting with a receptor known as?
What are the relevant groups on a molecule responsible for interacting with a receptor known as?
- Receptorphore
- Auxophore
- Integraphore
- Pharmacophore (correct)
Which atoms in the lead compound are sometimes referred to as auxophore?
Which atoms in the lead compound are sometimes referred to as auxophore?
- Essential atoms
- Pharmacophoric atoms
- Interfering atoms
- Additional atoms (correct)
Why is it important to identify atoms in the auxophore?
Why is it important to identify atoms in the auxophore?
- To enhance the potency of the drug
- To solve pharmacokinetic problems (correct)
- To improve pharmacodynamics
- To ensure receptor binding
What may happen if some atoms in the auxophore are left unmodified?
What may happen if some atoms in the auxophore are left unmodified?
What is pharmaceutical chemistry primarily focused on studying?
What is pharmaceutical chemistry primarily focused on studying?
In addition to organic and inorganic chemistry, which other branches of chemistry does pharmaceutical chemistry heavily rely on?
In addition to organic and inorganic chemistry, which other branches of chemistry does pharmaceutical chemistry heavily rely on?
How has pharmaceutical chemistry contributed to understanding basic physiological and pathological mechanisms?
How has pharmaceutical chemistry contributed to understanding basic physiological and pathological mechanisms?
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in pharmaceutical chemistry for the study of drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in pharmaceutical chemistry for the study of drugs?
Why is a knowledge of the biological sciences essential in understanding drug treatment?
Why is a knowledge of the biological sciences essential in understanding drug treatment?
Which scientific data forms the basis of rational drug treatment according to the text?
Which scientific data forms the basis of rational drug treatment according to the text?
What is the primary definition of a drug according to the World Health Organisation?
What is the primary definition of a drug according to the World Health Organisation?
In pharmaceutical chemistry, what does knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry help in?
In pharmaceutical chemistry, what does knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry help in?
Which area of study is closely related to pharmaceutical chemistry according to the text?
Which area of study is closely related to pharmaceutical chemistry according to the text?
What are some examples of drugs derived from animal sources?
What are some examples of drugs derived from animal sources?
Why is pharmaceutical chemistry closely related to physical and colloid chemistry?
Why is pharmaceutical chemistry closely related to physical and colloid chemistry?
What determines the action of a drug according to the text?
What determines the action of a drug according to the text?
Which dosage form is preferred due to being simpler to manufacture, easy to transport, and suitable for long-term storage?
Which dosage form is preferred due to being simpler to manufacture, easy to transport, and suitable for long-term storage?
What does pharmacology primarily deal with?
What does pharmacology primarily deal with?
What is the main objective of pharmacology as mentioned in the text?
What is the main objective of pharmacology as mentioned in the text?
What does medicinal chemistry focus on?
What does medicinal chemistry focus on?
Which branch of biology does pharmacology belong to?
Which branch of biology does pharmacology belong to?
What knowledge is important for a medicinal chemist according to the text?
What knowledge is important for a medicinal chemist according to the text?
What does pharmacodynamics study focus on?
What does pharmacodynamics study focus on?
Which branch of study determines the site of drug action?
Which branch of study determines the site of drug action?
What is a pharmacophore?
What is a pharmacophore?
What is the primary action of antimetabolites?
What is the primary action of antimetabolites?
What do pharmacokinetics mainly study?
What do pharmacokinetics mainly study?
How do sulphonamides act as antimetabolites?
How do sulphonamides act as antimetabolites?
