Alkaloids Quiz

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Which alkaloid does not have nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring?

  • Atropine
  • Colchicine
  • Ephedrine (correct)
  • Piperine

Which of the following is an example of a pseudo alkaloid?

  • Caffeine (correct)
  • Colchicine
  • Ephedrine
  • Atropine

Which alkaloid is an example of a false alkaloid?

  • Caffeine
  • Colchicine
  • Atropine
  • Nicotine (correct)

From which of the following sources can alkaloids be derived?

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Which of the following is a false alkaloid?

<p>Quinine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which alkaloid is a protoalkaloid derived from amino acids and does not have nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring?

<p>Ephedrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which alkaloid is a typical alkaloid derived from amino acids and has nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring?

<p>Atropine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which of the following sources can alkaloids be derived, according to the text?

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Which alkaloid is an example of a quaternary alkaloid?

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Which alkaloid is a typical alkaloid derived from amino acids and has nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring?

<p>Atropine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Alkaloids

  • Capsaicin is an alkaloid that does not have nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring.
  • Pseudo alkaloids are a type of alkaloid that do not arise from amino acids, and glycyrrhizin is an example of a pseudo alkaloid.
  • A false alkaloid is an alkaloid that does not arise from amino acids, and capsaicin is an example of a false alkaloid.
  • Alkaloids can be derived from various sources including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Classification of Alkaloids

  • Protoalkaloids are a type of alkaloid derived from amino acids, and colchicine is an example of a protoalkaloid.
  • Typical alkaloids are derived from amino acids and have nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring, and atropine is an example of a typical alkaloid.
  • Quaternary alkaloids are a type of alkaloid, and choline is an example of a quaternary alkaloid.

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