💊 PCAT Exam Prep

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

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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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