What Is the Chemical Change in a Drug Called That

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the chemical change in a drug called that renders it active or inactive?

• A) Absorption
• B) Metabolism
• C) Excretion
• D) Distribution

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Definitions:

Doublet

In spectroscopy, a pattern indicating two closely linked energy levels or particles, often seen in NMR or EPR spectroscopy.

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique used to study the structure of molecules by observing the interaction of nuclear spins with magnetic fields.

IR

Infrared spectroscopy, a technique used to identify molecular structures based on their absorption of infrared light, which causes molecular vibrations.

Doublet

A pattern seen in NMR spectroscopy indicating two adjacent hydrogen atoms influencing a signal.