Which of the Following Is a Carpal Bone

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a carpal bone?

• A) calcaneus
• B) talus
• C) navicular
• D) cuboid
• E) scaphoid

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Carbon Atoms

Carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, leading to chiral molecules that can exist as enantiomers.

Chiral

Describes an object, typically a molecule, that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, illustrating handedness in its structure.

Optically Active

A substance is said to be optically active if it can rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light, a property often associated with the presence of chiral molecules.

Chiral

Describes a molecule or ion that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often resulting in two forms (enantiomers) with different properties.