The cholesterol-lowering agents called statins, such as simvastatin (Zocor) and pravastatin (Pravachol), are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world, with annual sales estimated at approximately $15 billion. Identify the functional groups in both, and tell how the two substances differ in terms of their functional groups.
Structure contains SIMVASTATIN (zocor) & PRAVASTATIN (pravachol)
Alcohols (-OH)
Carboxylic acids (CO2H),
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