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The structure for testosterone is shown in Figure 7-5.  How many chiral carbons does it have?

**Figure 7-5: Chemical Structure of a Steroid Compound** This diagram illustrates the chemical structure of a generic steroid molecule. The structure is composed of four interconnected carbon rings: three cyclohexane rings and one cyclopentane ring, characteristic of steroidal compounds. - **Rings:** The structure features a three 6-membered rings (cyclohexane) and a 5-membered ring (cyclopentane). - **Functional Groups:** - A hydroxyl group (OH) is attached to the top of the cyclopentane ring, indicating an alcohol group. - A ketone group (O) is present as a double-bonded oxygen atom attached to the first cyclohexane ring, indicating a carbonyl group. The structural specificity and arrangement play a crucial role in the biological activity of steroid molecules, affecting their function and interaction with biological targets.
Transcribed Image Text:**Figure 7-5: Chemical Structure of a Steroid Compound** This diagram illustrates the chemical structure of a generic steroid molecule. The structure is composed of four interconnected carbon rings: three cyclohexane rings and one cyclopentane ring, characteristic of steroidal compounds. - **Rings:** The structure features a three 6-membered rings (cyclohexane) and a 5-membered ring (cyclopentane). - **Functional Groups:** - A hydroxyl group (OH) is attached to the top of the cyclopentane ring, indicating an alcohol group. - A ketone group (O) is present as a double-bonded oxygen atom attached to the first cyclohexane ring, indicating a carbonyl group. The structural specificity and arrangement play a crucial role in the biological activity of steroid molecules, affecting their function and interaction with biological targets.
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Chiral carbon is the carbon which is having 4 different groups attached to it. 

In the given testosterone structure, we can find the number of chiral carbon atoms. 


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