Organic Chemistry with BiologicalApplications,3Edition John McMurry Chapter 03 Organic compounds: alkanes and their stereochemistry Alkanes are relatively unreactive with onty a minor role in a few biological processes. This chap will provide some of 3D aspects of molecules,with a topic of particular importance in understanding biological organic chemistry. Chapter 03 Organic compounds ： alkanes and their stereochemistry Organic Chemistry with Biological Applications, 3 rd Edition John McMurry Alkanes are relatively unreactive with only a minor role in a few biological processes. This chap will provide some of 3D aspects of molecules, with a topic of particular importance in understanding biological organic chemistry