In order to distinguish the R and S forms of a chiral molecule with a single stereocenter, an enzyme must have binding sites for how many of the groups on the stereocenter of the molecule?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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To distinguish between the R and S forms of a chiral molecule, an enzyme must have binding sites for 3 of the groups on the stereocenter. This allows the enzyme to recognize the specific spatial arrangement of these groups, which is different in the R and S forms.

In Order to Distinguish the R and S Forms of a Chiral