Which of the Following Statements About Chiral Molecules Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about chiral molecules is FALSE?

• A) The two enantiomers of a drug may cause very different physiological effects.
• B) Chiral molecules are nonsuperimposable on their mirror image.
• C) Enantiomers can be very difficult to separate in the laboratory.
• D) Chiral molecules are extremely rare in the body.
• E) l-amino acids are found in nature, but d-amino acids are not.

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

A barrier in the kidneys that filters waste from the blood to form urine while retaining essential substances like proteins and blood cells.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, ions, and all organic nutrients.

Filtrate

Liquid that has passed through a filter—for example, fluid that enters the nephron through the filtration membrane of the glomerulus.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability, preparing the body for action.