How Many Stereogenic Centers Are Present in the Following Compound

question 23

Multiple Choice

How many stereogenic centers are present in the following compound?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3

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Definitions:

DNA Strand

A molecule that consists of a long chain of nucleotide units, each comprising a phosphate group, a sugar group, and a nitrogenous base, essential for storing genetic information.

Karyotype

Image of a cell’s chromosomes arranged by size, length, shape, and centromere location.

Autosomes

Chromosomes that are not directly involved in determining the sex of an organism; humans have 22 pairs of autosomes.

X Chromosomes

One of two sex chromosomes, present as two copies in females (XX) and one in males (XY), carrying genes that determine sexual development and contribute to other traits.