The Addition of One or More Molecules to the Molecular

question 23

Multiple Choice

The addition of one or more molecules to the molecular chain of an existing drug produces

• A)a toxin.
• B)a new compound that is less potent than the original drug.
• C)a compound that binds at different receptor sites than the original drug.
• D)an analog of the original compound.

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