Linkage in Glycosides Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

To serve as plant defense compounds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic property of saponin glycosides?

They form stable foams in aqueous solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of steroidal sapogenins derived from saponin glycosides?

In the production of cortisone and sex hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of glycoside naturally occurring?

β-Dglucose Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical classes do aglycones belong to?

Phenols Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glycoside is used in urethritis and cystitis?

Arbutin glycoside Signup and view all the answers

Which group of glycosides is regarded as laxatives and purgatives?

Flavonoid glycosides Signup and view all the answers

What color do Anthocyanin glycosides give in aqueous alkali layer?

Red Signup and view all the answers

What is the main biological activity of Hesperidin glycoside in humans?

Antioxidant Signup and view all the answers

When do Solanaceous leaves have higher alkaloid content?

In the morning Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is not a factor affecting plant growth?

Amount of rainfall Signup and view all the answers

During which season do Rhubarb plants contain anthranols?

Winter Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific indication for cannabis indica?

Growing in India Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of maturity contains higher alkaloid content in All Solanaceous leaves?

During the flowering stage Signup and view all the answers

Where does Digitalis contain higher cardiac glycoside content?

Afternoon Signup and view all the answers