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?

    <p>To serve as plant defense compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They form stable foams in aqueous solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In the production of cortisone and sex hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of glycoside naturally occurring?

    <p>β-Dglucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical classes do aglycones belong to?

    <p>Phenols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glycoside is used in urethritis and cystitis?

    <p>Arbutin glycoside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of glycosides is regarded as laxatives and purgatives?

    <p>Flavonoid glycosides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color do Anthocyanin glycosides give in aqueous alkali layer?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Antioxidant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do Solanaceous leaves have higher alkaloid content?

    <p>In the morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Amount of rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which season do Rhubarb plants contain anthranols?

    <p>Winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific indication for cannabis indica?

    <p>Growing in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>During the flowering stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Digitalis contain higher cardiac glycoside content?

    <p>Afternoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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