Using E and Z Nomenclature Where Necessary, Draw and Name

question 38

Essay

Using E and Z nomenclature where necessary, draw and name all alkene isomers with the formula C₆H₁₂ that can be named as pentenes.

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Definitions:

Bacterium

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms lacking a nucleus and other organelles, with some species causing disease.

Bacterial Transformation

A process by which bacteria take up foreign DNA from their surroundings, leading to genetic change.

DNA

A molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Anticodon

A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that is complementary to, and combines with, the three-nucleotide codon.