Question

Taxol is a potent chemotherapeutic agent (isolated from the Pacific Yew tree) which is especially effective against ovarian cancer. Which functional groups is not contained in taxol?

Answer 1

Answer:

Amine

Explanation:

The functional groups contained in Taxol are :

Ketone , Ester, Amide and Alcohol

while the functional group that is not contained in the Taxol is Amine

Taxol is a very potent anti-cancer chemotherapeutic, and it is also groped into a class called Taxanes and this makes it effective in the treatment of breast and ovarian cancer.