Determine the Absolute Configuration of the Molecule Shown Below

question 10

Multiple Choice

Determine the absolute configuration of the molecule shown below:

• A) S configuration
• B) R configuration
• C) E configuration
• D) Z configuration
• E) d configuration

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Definitions:

Tight Junctions

Specialized structures that form between some animal cells, producing a tight seal that prevents materials from passing through the spaces between the cells.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, acting as anchors to bind cells together in tissues.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that play key roles in bodily functions, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.