Chirality - Wikipedia
WEBAn object or a system is chiral if it is distinguishable from its mirror image; that is, it cannot be superposed (not to be confused with superimposed) onto it. Conversely, a mirror image of an achiral object, such as a sphere, cannot be distinguished from the object.
Chirality (chemistry) - Wikipedia
WEBChirality is an important concept for stereochemistry and biochemistry. Most substances relevant to biology are chiral, such as carbohydrates ( sugars, starch, and cellulose ), all but one of the amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins, and the nucleic acids.
Chiral Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBNov 16, 2023 · The meaning of CHIRAL is of or relating to a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image. How to use chiral in a sentence.
5.1: Chiral Molecules - Chemistry LibreTexts
WEBMolecules that are nonsuperimposable mirror images of each other are said to be chiral (pronounced “ky-ral,” from the Greek cheir, meaning “hand”). Examples of some familiar chiral objects are your hands. Your left and right …
Chirality and Stereoisomers - Chemistry LibreTexts
WEBJan 23, 2023 · Chirality essentially means 'mirror-image, non-superimposable molecules', and to say that a molecule is chiral is to say that its mirror image (it must have one) is not the same as it self. Whether a molecule is chiral or achiral depends upon a certain set of overlapping conditions.
Chirality: Definition and Examples - Chemistry Learner
WEBChirality is a concept that deals with the asymmetry or handedness of objects or molecules. The term is derived from the Greek word “kheir,” meaning hand. Chirality refers to the fact that certain objects or molecules cannot …
Fundamentals of Chirality - Chemistry LibreTexts
WEBJan 23, 2023 · Every chiral molecule shows a particular CD spectrum. By looking at the distinctive spectra of molecules such as proteins and DNA, we can obtain useful information about their secondary structures and see how they differ.
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