Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Stereoisomers

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding stereoisomers?

• A) Stereoisomers differ in the way atoms are connected but have identical spatial orientation of atoms. They can be conformational or configurational.
• B) Stereoisomers differ in the way atoms are connected but have identical spatial orientation of atoms. They can be constitutional or configurational.
• C) Stereoisomers have the same atom connectivity but have different spatial orientation of atoms. They can be constitutional or enantiomeric.
• D) Stereoisomers have the same atom connectivity but have different spatial orientation of atoms. They can be conformational or configurational.
• E) Stereoisomers have the same atom connectivity but have different functional groups on the same positions of the carbon backbone. They can be conformational or configurational.

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Definitions:

Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates growth and development, and mediates stress responses such as drought tolerance.

Gibberellin

Plant hormone promoting increased stem growth; also involved in flowering and seed germination.

Phytochrome

Photoreversible plant pigment that is involved in photoperiodism and other responses of plants, such as etiolation.

Cytokinins

Plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, delay the aging of leaves, and in conjunction with other hormones, regulate plant development.