Question

Compound C does not bind to the receptor as effectively as acetylcholine . Explain briefly why this might be the case. (Two or three sentences)(again if the post does not show right, two of the CH3 should be above and below the N^+ with a line directly above and below the N^+ then two lines || above the C with the O above that.)

CH3 O
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H3C--N+--CH2--CH2--CH2--CH2--O--C--CH3
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CH3

Answer 1

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Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

One possible explanation for Compound C's lower binding efficacy to the receptor compared to acetylcholine could be the difference in their chemical structures. Acetylcholine has an amino group (NH2) that is positively charged, which can form favorable electrostatic interactions with the negatively charged receptor. However, Compound C lacks this amino group, leading to a reduction in binding affinity to the receptor.