1. Fentanyl (structure shown below) is a synthetic opiod that does not follow the morphine rule. Offer an explanation as to why it is a powerful analgesic (pain-killer) even though it does not resemble natural opiods. fentanyl

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1. Fentanyl (structure shown below) is a synthetic opiod that does not follow the morphine rule.
Offer an explanation as to why it is a powerful analgesic (pain-killer) even though it does not
resemble natural opiods.
fentanyl
2. For each of the following molecules, determine if it follows the morphine rule. If it does,
highlight or circle the part of the molecule that follows the morphine rule.
a. methadone:
c. ketobemidone:
OH
b. dextromethorphan:
- What is the amino acid precursor of the following neurotransmitter?
NH2
HO
Transcribed Image Text:1. Fentanyl (structure shown below) is a synthetic opiod that does not follow the morphine rule. Offer an explanation as to why it is a powerful analgesic (pain-killer) even though it does not resemble natural opiods. fentanyl 2. For each of the following molecules, determine if it follows the morphine rule. If it does, highlight or circle the part of the molecule that follows the morphine rule. a. methadone: c. ketobemidone: OH b. dextromethorphan: - What is the amino acid precursor of the following neurotransmitter? NH2 HO
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