Analytical Procedure for Natural Products Quiz

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What is the principal limiting step in the chemical analysis of natural products?

  • Analysis using gas chromatography
  • Extraction of metabolites from the matrix (correct)
  • Evaporation of the solvent
  • Purification using nuclear magnetic resonance

Which technique intensifies solvent extraction by innovative methods like microwave or ultrasound?

  • Pressure liquid solvent extraction (correct)
  • Supercritical solvent extraction
  • Kumagawa extraction
  • Soxhlet extraction

What step in the analytical procedure is complete after only seconds or minutes?

  • Analysis using gas chromatography (correct)
  • Distillation for concentration
  • Evaporation of the solvent
  • Extraction of metabolites

Which type of extraction represents 80% of the total processing time in the analytical procedure for natural products?

<p>Solvent-extraction procedure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used method for concentration or purification after extraction in the analytical procedure for natural products?

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

Which technique is used to transfer the desired compounds by liquid-liquid extraction in the analytical procedure for natural products?

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

What is the main goal of Green Analytical Chemistry?

<p>To develop new techniques that reduce the influence of chemicals on the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge faced by researchers according to the text?

<p>Developing techniques to meet the need for information while reducing environmental impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having used innovative extraction processes?

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

What extraction technique is highlighted in the text as a solvent-free method for millennia?

<p>Crushing olives for olive oil extraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does virgin olive oil not require further treatment before consumption?

<p>Because it preserves volatile and non-volatile compounds through mechanical extraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind extracting essential oils using cold pressing?

<p>Squeezing at room temperature to release essential oils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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