What does enantiomer mean?
A molecule that is a non-superimposable mirror image of another molecule, where the two molecules are called enantiomers of each other. This occurs when a molecule has a chiral center, meaning it has a carbon atom bonded to four different groups.
Example
"The two enantiomers of a molecule have different physical and chemical properties, which can affect their behavior in biological systems."
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