Whose Brain Is Most Likely to Have the Most Synapses

question 58

Multiple Choice

Whose brain is most likely to have the most synapses?

• A) Jerry, who is a newborn
• B) Elaine, who is 1 year old
• C) Kramer, who is 7 years old
• D) George, who is 14 years old

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Definitions:

Fischer Notation

A method used to represent the three-dimensional structure of molecules using two-dimensional projections, particularly sugars.

Enantiomers

Molecules that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed on each other, often exhibiting different properties in a chiral environment.

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers characterized by having distinct physical properties and not being mirror reflections of one another.

(2R,4R)-2,4-dibromopentane

A chiral compound with a specific configuration, indicating the presence of bromine atoms on the second and fourth carbon of a five-carbon chain.