A group of molecular biologists is trying to synthesize a new artificial compound to mimic the effects of a known hormone that influences sexual behavior. They have turned to you for advice. Which of the following compounds is most likely to mimic the effects of the hormone?

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The three-dimensional shape of a molecule is important in determining its biological activity as it determines the molecule's ability to interact with other molecules. Therefore, a compound with the same three-dimensional shape as part of the hormone is more likely to mimic its effects than compounds with similar numbers of carbon atoms, molecular mass, orbital electrons, hydrogen and nitrogen atoms.

A Group of Molecular Biologists Is Trying to Synthesize a New