Pharmacology

Question 1

Pharmacophore

Answer 1

The structural fragment of a molecule which gives it pharmacological activity by binding to a receptor. The functional group on the pharmacophore and be receptor are correctly positioned to interject and bind.

Question 2

Agonist

Answer 2

Enhances the bodies natural responses (produced a response like the bodies natural response)

Question 3

Antagonist

Answer 3

Blocks the body’s natural responses & produces no response itself

Question 4

Mass spectroscopy

Answer 4

Used to determine the accurate molecular mass and structural features of an organic compound

Question 5

IR spectroscopy

Answer 5

Used to identify specific functional groups in organic compounds

Question 6

NMR spectroscopy

Answer 6

Used to gain information about the chemical environment of hydrogen atoms in organic molecules