Amino Acids, Protein and DNA

Question 1

Describe the structure of cisplatin

Answer 1

Pt as central atom with 2 Cl atoms and 2 NH3 molecules attached to it. Remember, 2 of the same molecule/atom are next to each other

Question 2

Name the stereoisomer of cisplatin and describe its structure

Answer 2

• Transplatin
• Pt as central atom with 2 Cl atoms and 2 NH3 molecules attached to it. The same type of atom/molecule attached to Pt are on opposite sides.