(a)[2]
Circle two bonds, each belonging to a different functional group, that could be readily hydrolysed in the body.
(b)[1]
Oseltamivir is a chiral drug. It is normally administered as a single optical isomer instead of a mixture of isomers. Suggest one advantage of taking a drug in this form.
(c)[3]
Oseltamivir is a competitive inhibitor of an enzyme made by the flu virus. Explain what is meant by competitive inhibitor and state how its effect could be overcome.
(d)[1]
ATP is involved in important metabolic reactions in living organisms. What function does ATP perform in living organisms?