What Do the IUPAC Prefixes R and S Indicate About

question 12

Multiple Choice

What do the IUPAC prefixes R and S indicate about a molecule?

• A) the relative size of the molecule
• B) the solubility of the molecule
• C) whether the molecule is a sugar or not
• D) the configuration of chirality center
• E) the reactivity of the molecule

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Definitions:

Excitatory Signals

Electrical or chemical signals that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing, promoting neural activity.

Action Potential

A temporary shift in the electrical charge of a neuron's membrane, leading to the transmission of a nerve impulse.

Threshold

The level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse.

Neural Impulse

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating the transmission of information throughout the nervous system.