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What is the primary reason for scientists to research natural sources, as mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What distinguishes some drugs that are synthesized in a laboratory from others?
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How do some medications use natural substances in their formulation, according to the text?
How do some medications use natural substances in their formulation, according to the text?
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Why is creating synthetic equivalents of natural sources beneficial, especially for rare plants?
Why is creating synthetic equivalents of natural sources beneficial, especially for rare plants?
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