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Which type of alkaloids form a small group of tryptamine derivatives?
Which type of alkaloids form a small group of tryptamine derivatives?
- Pyrolo-indole alkaloids (correct)
- Isoprenoid indole alkaloids
- Ergot alkaloids
- Vinca alkaloids
What is the biosynthetic pathway for β-carboline alkaloids?
What is the biosynthetic pathway for β-carboline alkaloids?
- Formation of amine from tryptamine and aldehyde
- Methylation of indole at position 3
- Schiff base formation from tryptamine and aldehyde followed by intramolecular Mannich reaction (correct)
- Addition of an ethylamino group to the indole nucleus
What is the key feature of Isoprenoid indole alkaloids?
What is the key feature of Isoprenoid indole alkaloids?
- Derivation from tryptamine and isoprenoid building blocks (correct)
- Methylation at position 3 of the indole nucleus
- Addition of an ethylamino group at C2
- Formation of a Schiff base
Which plant family does Rauwolfia serpentina belong to?
Which plant family does Rauwolfia serpentina belong to?
Which alkaloid is used as an antihypertensive and tranquilizer?
Which alkaloid is used as an antihypertensive and tranquilizer?
What is the general characteristic of Strong anhydronium bases like Serpentine?
What is the general characteristic of Strong anhydronium bases like Serpentine?
What is the biochemical precursor of indole alkaloids?
What is the biochemical precursor of indole alkaloids?
How are isoprenoid and non-isoprenoid indole alkaloids distinguished?
How are isoprenoid and non-isoprenoid indole alkaloids distinguished?
Which of the following is a non-isoprenoid indole alkaloid?
Which of the following is a non-isoprenoid indole alkaloid?
Which of the following is NOT a Rauwolfia alkaloid?
Which of the following is NOT a Rauwolfia alkaloid?
What is the first synthesis step in the formation of DMT and psilocybin from tryptophan?
What is the first synthesis step in the formation of DMT and psilocybin from tryptophan?
Which coenzyme participates in the methylation of tryptamine to form DMT?
Which coenzyme participates in the methylation of tryptamine to form DMT?
What is the common structural feature of Rauwolfia alkaloids?
What is the common structural feature of Rauwolfia alkaloids?
What is the primary mechanism of action responsible for the antihypertensive effects of reserpine?
What is the primary mechanism of action responsible for the antihypertensive effects of reserpine?
Which of the following compounds is formed by the oxidation of DMT?
Which of the following compounds is formed by the oxidation of DMT?
Which of the following alkaloids from Catharanthus roseus (Vinca) has anti-neoplastic activity?
Which of the following alkaloids from Catharanthus roseus (Vinca) has anti-neoplastic activity?
What is the primary mechanism of action for the anti-neoplastic effects of vincristine and vinblastine?
What is the primary mechanism of action for the anti-neoplastic effects of vincristine and vinblastine?
Which of the following is a common structural feature shared by Rauwolfia alkaloids and the anti-neoplastic Vinca alkaloids?
Which of the following is a common structural feature shared by Rauwolfia alkaloids and the anti-neoplastic Vinca alkaloids?
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