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Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary metabolites?
Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary metabolites?
Which of the following is a function of secondary metabolites in plants?
Which of the following is a function of secondary metabolites in plants?
Which biosynthetic pathway leads to amino acids and aromatics?
Which biosynthetic pathway leads to amino acids and aromatics?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary metabolism?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary metabolism?
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Which compound is a major constituent of peppermint oil?
Which compound is a major constituent of peppermint oil?
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Which compound is found in many plants and gives a citrus smell?
Which compound is found in many plants and gives a citrus smell?
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Which compound is a chief constituent of eucalyptus oils and used in antiseptics?
Which compound is a chief constituent of eucalyptus oils and used in antiseptics?
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Which compound is derived from endo-peroxidation of limonene and used as a laxative and insecticide?
Which compound is derived from endo-peroxidation of limonene and used as a laxative and insecticide?
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Which type of enzyme catalyzes redox reactions by transferring electrons from a donor to a receptor?
Which type of enzyme catalyzes redox reactions by transferring electrons from a donor to a receptor?
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Which type of enzyme incorporates oxygen into a substrate as oxidation occurs?
Which type of enzyme incorporates oxygen into a substrate as oxidation occurs?
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Which type of enzyme transfers groups containing carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur from one substrate to another?
Which type of enzyme transfers groups containing carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur from one substrate to another?
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Which type of enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of CO and CN bonds?
Which type of enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of CO and CN bonds?
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Which molecule is the primary precursor of IPP and therefore all terpenoids?
Which molecule is the primary precursor of IPP and therefore all terpenoids?
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Which type of carbon becomes chiral in the biosynthesis of C5 isoprenoids from MVA?
Which type of carbon becomes chiral in the biosynthesis of C5 isoprenoids from MVA?
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What is the most common pro-ligand in the biosynthesis of MVA?
What is the most common pro-ligand in the biosynthesis of MVA?
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What is the main point of regulation in isoprenoid biosynthesis?
What is the main point of regulation in isoprenoid biosynthesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a natural product used in medicine, agriculture, and industry?
Which of the following is NOT a natural product used in medicine, agriculture, and industry?
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Which of the following is a storage product that can be catabolized for energy to produce simpler metabolites?
Which of the following is a storage product that can be catabolized for energy to produce simpler metabolites?
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Which of the following is an example of a compound produced through the isoprenoid pathway?
Which of the following is an example of a compound produced through the isoprenoid pathway?
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Which of the following is NOT a compound that can be used as a dye for food and cloth?
Which of the following is NOT a compound that can be used as a dye for food and cloth?
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Which of the following is true about di-phosphatases?
Which of the following is true about di-phosphatases?
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Which enzyme cleaves α 1→4 bonds of amylose and amylopectin to yield maltose and limit dextrin?
Which enzyme cleaves α 1→4 bonds of amylose and amylopectin to yield maltose and limit dextrin?
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Which group of enzymes is responsible for the non-hydrolytic removal of a group, often forming a double bond or addition of a group across?
Which group of enzymes is responsible for the non-hydrolytic removal of a group, often forming a double bond or addition of a group across?
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Which type of terpenoid requires 6 isoprene units for its synthesis?
Which type of terpenoid requires 6 isoprene units for its synthesis?
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Which of the following is true about iridoids?
Which of the following is true about iridoids?
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What is the function of iridoids in plants?
What is the function of iridoids in plants?
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What is the difference between iridoids and secoiridoids?
What is the difference between iridoids and secoiridoids?
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What is the function of pyrethrin in plants?
What is the function of pyrethrin in plants?
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What is the difference between camphene and other monoterpenes?
What is the difference between camphene and other monoterpenes?
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What is the effect of synthetic analogues of pyrethrin?
What is the effect of synthetic analogues of pyrethrin?
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Which compound is responsible for the taste and smell of ginger?
Which compound is responsible for the taste and smell of ginger?
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Which compound has antimicrobial and insecticidal properties, making it suitable for food preservation and ancient treatments?
Which compound has antimicrobial and insecticidal properties, making it suitable for food preservation and ancient treatments?
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Which compound can act as an anticancer agent due to its cell toxicity?
Which compound can act as an anticancer agent due to its cell toxicity?
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Which compound is derived from Mexican yam and is used in birth control pills?
Which compound is derived from Mexican yam and is used in birth control pills?
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Which compound is found in cannabis (marijuana) and has neuro-effects, including cardiac toxicity and treatment?
Which compound is found in cannabis (marijuana) and has neuro-effects, including cardiac toxicity and treatment?
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Which compound is a precursor in the biosynthesis of gibberellins?
Which compound is a precursor in the biosynthesis of gibberellins?
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Which compound is a major constituent of croton oil and has important use in cancer research?
Which compound is a major constituent of croton oil and has important use in cancer research?
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Which type of terpenoid is made up of 5 isoprene units and is found as linear, mono, bi-, tri-, tetra-, and macro-cyclic compounds?
Which type of terpenoid is made up of 5 isoprene units and is found as linear, mono, bi-, tri-, tetra-, and macro-cyclic compounds?
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Which compound is a precursor to Vitamin E and Vitamin K?
Which compound is a precursor to Vitamin E and Vitamin K?
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Which type of triterpenoid is metabolically stable and usually tetra- or penta-cyclic?
Which type of triterpenoid is metabolically stable and usually tetra- or penta-cyclic?
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Which group of terpenoids is the largest and most diverse?
Which group of terpenoids is the largest and most diverse?
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Which of the following is a property of sesquiterpenoids?
Which of the following is a property of sesquiterpenoids?
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What is the intermediate synthesis of terpenes and terpenoids?
What is the intermediate synthesis of terpenes and terpenoids?
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Which isomer of Farnesyl-PP (FPP) exists as an intermediate synthesis of terpenes and terpenoids?
Which isomer of Farnesyl-PP (FPP) exists as an intermediate synthesis of terpenes and terpenoids?
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What is the starting compound for the majority of sesqui-acyclics?
What is the starting compound for the majority of sesqui-acyclics?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of abscisic acid (ABA)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of abscisic acid (ABA)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of juvenile hormone (JH)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of juvenile hormone (JH)?
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Which of the following is a correct statement about sesquiterpenes?
Which of the following is a correct statement about sesquiterpenes?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor enabling the diversity of terpenoids?
Which of the following is NOT a factor enabling the diversity of terpenoids?
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Which of the following is NOT an economic impact of terpenoids?
Which of the following is NOT an economic impact of terpenoids?
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Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the reactions that result in the formation of diterpenoids?
Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the reactions that result in the formation of diterpenoids?
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What is the main difference between primary and secondary plant metabolism?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary plant metabolism?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of plant terpenes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of plant terpenes?
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What is the role of modification reactions in terpene biosynthesis?
What is the role of modification reactions in terpene biosynthesis?
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What is the main role of plant terpenes in defense against herbivores?
What is the main role of plant terpenes in defense against herbivores?
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Which compound is a precursor of cholesterol and can form many other compounds such as vitamin D3, steroid hormones, and insect hormones?
Which compound is a precursor of cholesterol and can form many other compounds such as vitamin D3, steroid hormones, and insect hormones?
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Which compound is a sterol alkaloid and glycoside found in the green parts of a potato and can cause nausea or paralysis if ingested?
Which compound is a sterol alkaloid and glycoside found in the green parts of a potato and can cause nausea or paralysis if ingested?
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Which compound is a cardiac glycoside found in several plant species and is formed from pregnenolone + acetyl CoA?
Which compound is a cardiac glycoside found in several plant species and is formed from pregnenolone + acetyl CoA?
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Which compound is a C40 terpenoid that is not made in animals, has antioxidant properties, and is an important commercial coloring agent?
Which compound is a C40 terpenoid that is not made in animals, has antioxidant properties, and is an important commercial coloring agent?
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Which group of enzymes is responsible for the diversification of terpene alcohols and oxidized terpenoids by adding acyl, glycosyl, benzoyl, or alkaloid groups?
Which group of enzymes is responsible for the diversification of terpene alcohols and oxidized terpenoids by adding acyl, glycosyl, benzoyl, or alkaloid groups?
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