What Is the Key Reason That Often Only One Isomer

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the key reason that often only one isomer of a pair of enantiomers is biologically active?

• A)The functional groups in isomers may be found on the same or opposite sides of a double bond.
• B)Isomers of an organic molecule may have either branched or linear structures.
• C)One isomer may take up more volume.
• D)One isomer may be more polar than the other.
• E)Only one isomer may bind to specific target molecules in an organism.

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