What is meant by the following terms ? Explain with an example for each.
(i) Target molecules as used in medicinal chemistry
(ii) Food preservatives
(iii) Non-ionic detergents

Explanation

(i) In medicinal chemistry, drug targets refer to the key molecules involved in certain metabolic pathways that results in specific diseases. Carbohydrates , proteins lipids and nucleic acids area examples of drug targets.
Drug are chemical agents designed to inhibit these target molecules by binding with the active sites of the key molecules.
(ii) N/A
(iii) N/A