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Which compound contributes to the yellow color of flowers or fruits?
Which compound contributes to the yellow color of flowers or fruits?
- Salicin
- Silibinin
- Hesperidin (correct)
- Rutin
Which compound is NOT listed as a constituent of Gingko biloba?
Which compound is NOT listed as a constituent of Gingko biloba?
- Gingkolides
- Vanillin
- Salicin (correct)
- Bilobides
Which compound is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties?
Which compound is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties?
- Hesperitin
- Rutin (correct)
- Salicin
- Vanillin
What is the primary use of Ethylvanillin?
What is the primary use of Ethylvanillin?
Which compound is associated with the treatment of capillary bleeding secondary to fragility?
Which compound is associated with the treatment of capillary bleeding secondary to fragility?
Which compound is a bioflavonoid derived from citrus fruits and soya?
Which compound is a bioflavonoid derived from citrus fruits and soya?
What is the lethal dose range of amygdalin in terms of milligrams per kilogram of body weight?
What is the lethal dose range of amygdalin in terms of milligrams per kilogram of body weight?
Which substance is a source of Laetrile or Vitamin B17 and is a controversial treatment for sickle cell anemia?
Which substance is a source of Laetrile or Vitamin B17 and is a controversial treatment for sickle cell anemia?
Which plant source contains sinigrin, and the enzyme myrosinase can convert it into allyl isothiocyanate (mustard oil)?
Which plant source contains sinigrin, and the enzyme myrosinase can convert it into allyl isothiocyanate (mustard oil)?
What test results in a brick-red coloration when amygdalin is present?
What test results in a brick-red coloration when amygdalin is present?
What is the main compound responsible for the characteristic odor of mustard oil?
What is the main compound responsible for the characteristic odor of mustard oil?
Which plant's glycoside contains Gluconasturtiin as its aglycone?
Which plant's glycoside contains Gluconasturtiin as its aglycone?
What is the basis of the extensive use of tannins in the leather industry?
What is the basis of the extensive use of tannins in the leather industry?
What is a key characteristic of tannins that makes them useful in the tanning industry?
What is a key characteristic of tannins that makes them useful in the tanning industry?
Which class of tannins is readily hydrolyzed to yield phenolic acids and sugar?
Which class of tannins is readily hydrolyzed to yield phenolic acids and sugar?
What are true tannins also known as?
What are true tannins also known as?
What is the main difference between true tannins and pseudotannins?
What is the main difference between true tannins and pseudotannins?
What are phlobaphene compounds formed from condensed tannins known for?
What are phlobaphene compounds formed from condensed tannins known for?
