Lovastatin (Structure Shown)was the First Statin Drug to Be Marketed

question 102

Multiple Choice

Lovastatin (structure shown) was the first statin drug to be marketed and used for lowering blood cholesterol. Which of the following functional groups is not present in lovastatin?

• A)ketone
• B)ester
• C)alcohol
• D)alkene

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