Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: What are the two general classes of neurotransmitters? What distinguishes them

What are the two general classes of neurotransmitters? What distinguishes them from one another?

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Q: Why is L-dopa used to treat Parkinson’s disease rather than

Why is L-dopa used to treat Parkinson’s disease rather than dopamine?

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Q: Draw the structure of l-galactose.

Draw the structure of l-galactose.

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Q: Show the structure of the thioester that would be formed between coenzyme

Show the structure of the thioester that would be formed between coenzyme A and stearic acid.

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Q: What is the function of cellulose in the human diet? How

What is the function of cellulose in the human diet? How does this relate to the structure of cellulose?

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Q: What is a polysaccharide?

What is a polysaccharide?

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Q: How many g of helium must be added to a balloon containing

How many g of helium must be added to a balloon containing 8.00 g helium gas to double its volume? Assume no change in temperature or pressure.

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Q: Some disaccharides are often referred to by their common names. What

Some disaccharides are often referred to by their common names. What are the chemical names of (a) milk sugar, (b) beet sugar, and (c) cane sugar?

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Q: Refer to Figure 15.2 and draw hydrogen bonding between two

Refer to Figure 15.2 and draw hydrogen bonding between two primary amines. Figure 15.2:

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Q: Draw and provide the name of an aldotriose.

Draw and provide the name of an aldotriose.

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