Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (Instructor's)
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Chapter 3, Problem 6P

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To calculate: The number of chiral centers that are present in isoleucine.

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In carbon atoms, the chiral centers are those that contain four different or non-identical functional groups. Chiral centers are also referred as stereogenic centers. The molecules with at least one chiral center are referred as chiral molecules.

(b)

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To calculate: The number of optical isomers present in isoleucine.

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Isomers are the compounds that have similar molecular formula, but different structural formula. L-form (levo-rotatory) and D-form (dextro-rotatory) are optical isomers or stereoisomers. They have the same chemical structure, but their spatial arrangement is different.

(c)

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To draw: The perspective formulae for all the optical isomers of isoleucine.

Introduction:

Isomers are the compounds that have similar molecular formula, but different structural formula. L-form (levo rotatory) and D-form (dextro rotatory) are optical isomers or stereoisomers.

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