What Is the Configuration of the Two Chiral Centers in the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the configuration of the two chiral centers in the following molecule?

• A) 3R,5R
• B) 3R,5S
• C) 3S,5R
• D) 3S,5S

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Islets

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that regulate blood sugar levels, notably by producing insulin and glucagon.

Sinusoids

Specialized blood vessels that are found in certain organs, like the liver and spleen, facilitating the exchange of blood cells, nutrients, and waste.

Acini Cells

Acini cells are specialized cells within the exocrine glands of the pancreas, responsible for producing digestive enzymes that are secreted into the small intestine.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up and assimilated into the body, such as nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.