What Are the R/S Designations of the Two Stereocenters of Isoleucine

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Multiple Choice

What are the R/S designations of the two stereocenters of isoleucine?

• A)2R,3R
• B)2R,3S
• C)2S,3R
• D)2S,3S

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Definitions:

Axon

A thin, elongated extension of a neuron, or nerve cell, that generally transmits electrical signals from the cell body of the neuron outward.

Nucleus Of Neuron

The part of the neuron that contains the cell's genetic material and controls the cell's activities.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cell's organelles, serving as its metabolic center.

Glia Cells

Cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that do not conduct nerve impulses but support and protect neurons, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia.