Drug Manufacturing: Natural vs Synthetic Sources
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What is the primary reason for scientists to research natural sources, as mentioned in the text?

  • To combine chemicals with natural products
  • To find rare plants for medication manufacturing
  • To extract active ingredients and create synthetic equivalents
  • To discover new sources of medications (correct)

    • In what way are barbiturates classified based on their origin?

  • Man-made medications combined with natural substances
  • Natural drugs derived from plants
  • Synthetic drugs chemically derived from urea and malonic acid (correct)
  • Drugs made by combining chemicals and natural products

    • How are some drugs manufactured using both a natural source and a man-made component?

  • By avoiding the use of rare plants for medication creation
  • By synthesizing the entire drug in a laboratory setting
  • By combining natural opium with a man-made medication (correct)
  • By extracting active ingredients from natural sources only

    • What distinguishes some drugs that are synthesized in a laboratory from others?

    <p>They lack any natural source as an ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do some medications use natural substances in their formulation, according to the text?

    <p>By combining natural opium with man-made components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is creating synthetic equivalents of natural sources beneficial, especially for rare plants?

    <p>It ensures a sustainable supply of medication sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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