What Is the Function of the Gonads

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the gonads?

• A) secrete fluids into the reproductive system ducts
• B) connect the uterus with the exterior
• C) receive and transport the gametes
• D) produce gametes and hormones
• E) enclose and support a developing embryo

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Definitions:

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other and have different physical and chemical properties.

Cahn-Ingold-Prelog

A set of rules used for the nomenclature of stereoisomers, aiding in the description of the spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules.

Asymmetric Carbons

Carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, resulting in chirality or the existence of nonsuperimposable mirror images.

Chiral

Describes a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often resulting in different biological activities for each form.