Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

Chirality in pharmaceutical compounds is important because:

A) It affects color only
B) Different enantiomers can have different pharmacological activities and toxicities
C) It determines melting point only
D) It has no biological significance

Explanation

Enantiomers can have vastly different biological effects — one may be therapeutic while the other is inactive or toxic (e.g., thalidomide).

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