PCA Is the Usual Abbreviation for

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Multiple Choice

PCA is the usual abbreviation for

• A)an allergic reaction.
• B)a syringe company.
• C)an IV pump.
• D)a nasogastric tube.

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Carbon Atoms

Carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, leading to chiral molecules that can exist as enantiomers.

Chiral

Describes an object, typically a molecule, that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, illustrating handedness in its structure.

Optically Active

A substance is said to be optically active if it can rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light, a property often associated with the presence of chiral molecules.

Chiral

Describes a molecule or ion that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often resulting in two forms (enantiomers) with different properties.