(a)[2]
Oseltamivir is an antiviral medicine that reduces the spread of the influenza (flu) virus. Circle two bonds, each from a different functional group, that could be readily hydrolysed in the body.
(b)[1]
Oseltamivir is a chiral drug. It is normally taken as a single optical isomer rather than as a mixture of isomers. Suggest one advantage of taking a drug in this form.
(c)[3]
Oseltamivir is a competitive inhibitor of an enzyme produced by the flu virus. Explain the meaning of the term competitive inhibitor and state how its effect could be countered.
(d)[1]
ATP has an important role in metabolic reactions in living organisms. State the function of ATP in living organisms.