Q. 16.51 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What is the chemical formula for hydroxyurea?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The chemical formula tor hydroxyurea is ${\mathrm{CH}}_4{ \mathrm{N}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2$

Step 1: Introduction

• Sickle cell anaemia is a disorder in which a mutation in the DNA changes the amino acid in the protein, affecting the protein's structure.
• As a result, hemoglobin's structure changes from round to sickle cell, destroying its ability to carry oxygen.
• Patients with sickle cell anaemia who take hydroxyurea on a daily basis report less pain, fewer events where blood vessels are obstructed by sickle red blood cells, and increased blood flow.

Step 2: Given information

The chemical formsula for hydroxyurea 

Step 3: Explanation

The chemical formula for hydroxyurea is ${\mathrm{CH}}_4{ \mathrm{N}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2$