Question

Dendrimers have basically _______________ component(s). *

2 points

a. Multifunctional core

b. Dendritic structures

c. Dendrons

d. All of the above​

Answer 1

Dendrimers can be considered to have three major portions: a core, an inner shell, and an outer shell. Ideally, a dendrimer can be synthesized to have different functionality in each of these portions to control properties such as solubility, thermal stability, and attachment of compounds for particular applications.