JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3el013
A lead compound is
Athe final tablet or syrup supplied to patients
Bany drug that contains lead metal
Ca compound with some useful biological activity that is unsuitable as it stands, for example because of toxicity, and whose structure is therefore modified
Dan inactive material used to bulk up a tablet
Answer: C
A lead compound is the starting point of drug design. It shows promising activity but has drawbacks, so chemists modify its structure to improve potency, selectivity or safety.