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What is the main reason that cyanogenic glycosides have limited medical applications?
What is the main reason that cyanogenic glycosides have limited medical applications?
- They have a narrow therapeutic index
- They have low bioavailability
- They have poisonous properties due to the release of HCN (correct)
- They are difficult to extract from plants
Which of the following is the correct chemical test for the steroidal component of cardiac glycosides?
Which of the following is the correct chemical test for the steroidal component of cardiac glycosides?
- Kedde's test
- Keller-Killiani's test
- Baljet test
- Liebermann's test (correct)
Which of the following is a key pharmacological property of steroidal cardiac glycosides?
Which of the following is a key pharmacological property of steroidal cardiac glycosides?
- They have diuretic effects (correct)
- They act as antioxidants
- They are used as antirheumatic agents
- They inhibit protein synthesis
What is the primary biological function of thioglycosides in plants?
What is the primary biological function of thioglycosides in plants?
Which of the following is a characteristic property of saponin glycosides?
Which of the following is a characteristic property of saponin glycosides?
What is the primary use of steroidal sapogenins derived from saponin glycosides?
What is the primary use of steroidal sapogenins derived from saponin glycosides?
What is the most common type of glycoside naturally occurring?
What is the most common type of glycoside naturally occurring?
Which chemical classes do aglycones belong to?
Which chemical classes do aglycones belong to?
Which type of glycoside is used in urethritis and cystitis?
Which type of glycoside is used in urethritis and cystitis?
Which group of glycosides is regarded as laxatives and purgatives?
Which group of glycosides is regarded as laxatives and purgatives?
What color do Anthocyanin glycosides give in aqueous alkali layer?
What color do Anthocyanin glycosides give in aqueous alkali layer?
What is the main biological activity of Hesperidin glycoside in humans?
What is the main biological activity of Hesperidin glycoside in humans?
When do Solanaceous leaves have higher alkaloid content?
When do Solanaceous leaves have higher alkaloid content?
Which one of the following is not a factor affecting plant growth?
Which one of the following is not a factor affecting plant growth?
During which season do Rhubarb plants contain anthranols?
During which season do Rhubarb plants contain anthranols?
What is the specific indication for cannabis indica?
What is the specific indication for cannabis indica?
Which stage of maturity contains higher alkaloid content in All Solanaceous leaves?
Which stage of maturity contains higher alkaloid content in All Solanaceous leaves?
Where does Digitalis contain higher cardiac glycoside content?
Where does Digitalis contain higher cardiac glycoside content?
