The Terms That Best Describe the Relationship Between (2R,3S)-2,3-Butanediol and (2S,3S)-2,3-Butanediol

question 8

Multiple Choice

The terms that best describe the relationship between (2R,3S) -2,3-butanediol and (2S,3S) -2,3-butanediol are

• A) configurational, diastereomers.
• B) conformational, enantiomers.
• C) conformational, diastereomers
• D) configurational, enantiomers.
• E) configurational, cis/trans.

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Definitions:

Electrolytes

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge, important for hydration, blood pH, and nerve and muscle function.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate physiological and behavioral activities.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, consisting mostly of water, proteins, electrolytes, hormones, and nutrients.

A Antigens

Substances found on the surface of red blood cells that determine the A blood type in the ABO blood group system.