Why Some Molecules Have Evil Twins

To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords:

• Enantiomers: Molecules that are mirror images of each other.
• Chirality: A geometric property that makes a molecule non-superimposable on its mirror image.
• Methamphetamine: A central nervous system stimulant.
• Levmetamfetamine: The new name for the left-handed version of methamphetamine, which acts as a vasoconstrictor.
• Carvone: A terpenoid found in many essential oils.

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