How Was the Synthesis of Atorvastatin Made Drastically Greener

question 22

Multiple Choice

How was the synthesis of atorvastatin made drastically greener?

• A)By changing solvents for many reactions
• B)Through the use of enzymes
• C)By increasing reaction temperatures
• D)By using green starting materials

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Definitions:

Gestalt

A concept originating from psychology that emphasizes the human tendency to perceive the whole rather than the individual parts, suggesting that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Figure-Ground Relationship

A visual perception principle where an object (the figure) is perceived distinctly from its background (the ground).

Principle of Closure

A gestalt psychology principle suggesting that individuals tend to perceive incomplete figures as complete.

Binocular Disparity

Binocular disparity is the difference in the images received by the two eyes due to their slightly different positions, which contributes to depth perception.