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Q5. The structure of a candidate drug is shown below. Where in the GI tract would the drug be most quickly absorbed? CH$_3$ Br N H$_3$C Br (a) Stomach (b) Large Intestine (c) The drug will not be absorbed in the GI tract (d) The drug will be quickly absorbed everywhere in the GI tract

          Q5. The structure of a candidate drug is shown below. Where in the GI tract would
the drug be most quickly absorbed?
CH$_3$ Br
N
H$_3$C
Br
(a) Stomach
(b) Large Intestine
(c) The drug will not be absorbed in the GI tract
(d) The drug will be quickly absorbed everywhere in the GI tract

Q5. The structure of a candidate drug is shown below. Where in the GI tract would
the drug be most quickly absorbed?
CH3 Br
N
H3C
Br
(a) Stomach
(b) Large Intestine
(c) The drug will not be absorbed in the GI tract
(d) The drug will be quickly absorbed everywhere in the GI tract

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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11/30/2022

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Q5. The structure of a candidate drug is shown below. Where in the Gl tract would the drug be most quickly absorbed? CH3 Br N H3C Br (a) Stomach (b) Large Intestine (c) The drug will not be absorbed in the Gl tract (d) The drug will be quickly absorbed everywhere in the Gl tract