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Stereoisomers

Compounds with the same structure but different configurations.

Molecules with identical bond connectivity but different 3D arrangement (enantiomers, diastereomers, cis/trans isomers). Stereochemistry often dictates biological activity.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Molecules with identical bond connectivity but different 3D arrangement (enantiomers, diastereomers, cis/trans isomers). Stereochemistry often dictates biological activity.

Related terms

Chiral carbon, Isomer