Which of the Following Compounds Is Most Susceptible to Autooxidation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is most susceptible to autooxidation?

• A) propene
• B) 1,3-butadiene
• C) 1,4-pentadiene
• D) 1,5-hexadiene

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Definitions:

Transformed Cells

Cells that have undergone a change from a normal state to a malignant (or cancerous) state, often through genetic mutation or infection by a virus.

Vector

(1) Any carrier or means of transfer. (2) Agent (e.g., a plasmid or virus) that transfers genetic information. (3) Agent that transfers a parasite from one host to another.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme used by retroviruses to synthesize DNA from an RNA template, essential for the replication of retroviruses.

Genetic Probe

A strand of DNA or RNA labeled with a radioactive or fluorescent tag used to detect the presence of complementary sequences.