A Change from One Conformation of a Molecule to Another

question 51

Multiple Choice

A change from one conformation of a molecule to another involves ________.

• A)rotation about bonds only
• B)breaking and reforming of covalent bonds
• C)inversion about a center of symmetry
• D)Any of the above

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Definitions:

Genomic Structure

The arrangement and organization of genes and regulatory sequences in an organism's genome, influencing its function and evolution.

Eukaryotes

Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

Prokaryotes

Single-celled organisms without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, including bacteria and archaea.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random changes in the frequency of alleles within a population over time.