10 Questions
What is the aim of the Natural Products Chemistry course?
To provide an introduction to the broad field of Natural Products Chemistry
What makes natural products different from synthetic chemicals?
Natural products are made by enzymes which can be much more selective
What are the sources of chemical compounds for natural products?
Cells of organisms - plants, fungi, bacteria, insects, animals
Which compounds are included in the biosynthesis knowledge covered in the course?
Terpenes, steroids, alkaloids, and flavonoids
How are synthetic chemicals typically made?
By the use of chemically reactive reagents
What is the primary way in which two isoprene molecules link to form terpenes?
Head-to-Tail individual isoprene units join head-to-tail with an extra bond
Which type of terpene is formed from six isoprene units?
Triterpene
Which compound is NOT a triterpene?
Tau-limonene
Which compound can be found in rose and other flowers?
Geraniol
What is the common name for the compound CH3 CH CH3 CH3, found in oil of cloves?
Caryophyllene
Test your knowledge of natural products chemistry with this quiz. Learn about major classes of natural compounds, identification of natural products, and the biosynthesis of various classes such as terpenes, steroids, alkaloids, and flavonoids. Gain skills in extraction and analysis.
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