What Is the Product of the Treatment of a Racemic

question 103

Multiple Choice

What is the product of the treatment of a racemic form of dl-phenylalanine with acetic anhydride followed by treatment with deacylase enzyme?

• A)S-Phenylalanine
• B)R-Phenylalanine
• C)d-Phenylalanine
• D)Both are hydrolyzed
• E)The mixture is not affected by this enzyme.

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Definitions:

Dermatome

Body segment corresponding to a segment of the spinal cord.

Spinal Segment

A section of the spinal cord defined by the pair of spinal nerves that emerge from it, responsible for specific sets of motor and sensory functions.

Body's Surface

The external part of the body exposed to the environment, including skin, which serves as a protective barrier and plays roles in sensation and temperature regulation.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.