Atorvastatin (Structure Shown)is the Active Ingredient in Lipitor, a Drug

question 102

Multiple Choice

Atorvastatin (structure shown) is the active ingredient in Lipitor, a drug classified as a statin, used for lowering blood cholesterol. Which type of nitrogen heterocycle is present in atorvastatin?

• A)pyridine
• B)pyrrole
• C)pyrrolidine
• D)piperidine

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