The Prefix Nor- in a Drug Name Means That There

question 16

Multiple Choice

The prefix nor- in a drug name means that there is ________.

• A)one more amine in the new molecule than in the original
• B)one more methyl group on the nitrogen atom in the new molecule than in the original
• C)one less methyl group on the nitrogen atom in the new molecule than in the original
• D)one less amine in the new molecule than in the original
• E)one less double bond in the new molecule than in the original

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