The Use of the Word Trans to Describe Double Bonds

question 60

Multiple Choice

The use of the word trans to describe double bonds between carbons refers to ____.

• A) a constant state of flux or transfer
• B) instability of the bonds resulting in chemical transitions
• C) groups that are on opposite sides
• D) groups that are on the same side

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Definitions:

Dendritic Spine

Small protrusions from a neuron's dendrite that typically receive synaptic inputs from other neurons, playing a crucial role in synaptic strength and network connectivity.

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Neuron's Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Messages

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