Marine Natural Product Chemistry: Introduction to Marine Natural Products

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What is the main focus of marine natural product chemistry?

Studying the bioactive metabolites of marine organisms (correct)

Identifying various marine organisms

Differentiating between marine and terrestrial metabolites

Understanding the ecological system of marine organisms

Why do many marine organisms produce small chemical molecules with unusual structures?

To adapt to high pressure and high salt environment (correct)

To identify various species of marine organisms

To differentiate between primary and secondary metabolites

To survive in a low oxygen environment

Which type of marine organisms are mainly included in marine natural product chemistry?

Fish, shrimps, and seashells

Sponges and ordinary creatures

Mollusks and corals

Micro-organisms and invertebrates (correct)

What percentage of biological species live in the ocean?

75% Signup and view all the answers

Which factor results in a fierce struggle for existence among different kinds of marine organisms?

High pressure and salt environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinct characteristic of the marine ecological system mentioned in the text?

High pressure and high salt Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of marine plants mentioned in the text?

Mangrove plant and Seaweed Signup and view all the answers

Which families do mangrove plants primarily belong to?

Rhizophoraceae, Acanthaceae, Lythraceae, Combretaceae, and Arecaceae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of seaweed mentioned in the text?

Rhodophyta Signup and view all the answers

Which marine invertebrates are currently the most active research field in marine natural product chemistry?

Coelenterates Signup and view all the answers

What do marine microorganisms and phytoplankton include?

Marine bacteria, fungi, and microalgae Signup and view all the answers

What is the first name in the classification of species according to taxonomy?

Genus Signup and view all the answers

How are the names of marine organisms formatted?

Italicized with the genus in lowercase letters and the species in capitalized letters Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of secondary metabolites in marine organisms?

They are not directly involved in growth and development but have ecological or medicinal uses Signup and view all the answers

What do marine organisms contain known as secondary metabolites?

Steroids Signup and view all the answers

The biosynthesis approaches differ between marine organisms and terrestrial creatures primarily due to:

The different living environments of marine organisms and terrestrial creatures Signup and view all the answers

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