Marker Compounds and Pharmacological Activity Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a category of marker compounds mentioned in the text?

  • Positive markers (correct)
  • Active markers
  • Active principles
  • Analytical markers

What are active principles?

  • Toxic or allergenic compounds
  • Compounds with known pharmacological activity
  • Compounds that can be measured as markers
  • Plant components with proven clinical effects (correct)

Which compound is mentioned as an active marker in the text?

  • Glycyrrhizin
  • Ginkgolic acids
  • Trigonelline (correct)
  • Phenolic compounds

What is the purpose of analytical markers?

<p>To determine the quality of herbal raw materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is mentioned as a negative marker in the text?

<p>Ginkgolic acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to analyze marker compounds?

<p>Mass spectrometry (MS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of total phenolic content?

<p>To determine the quality of herbal raw materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum acceptable range for negative markers in plants?

<p>Zero (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic effect of active markers?

<p>Known pharmacological activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of marker compounds in the monograph of plants?

<p>To determine the quality of herbal raw materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compounds need to be measured in plants according to the monographs?

<p>Aflatoxins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining the residual amount of pesticides in plants?

<p>To ensure safety for consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the acceptable microbial counts for edible medicinal plants?

<p>Salmonella: negative, E. coli: negative, Total aerobic microbial count: 105 CFU/g, Total combined yeasts/moulds count: 103 CFU/g (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the type of tests performed to control the quality of natural and traditional products?

<p>Type of product (dosage forms), Administration route, Ingredients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a monograph is available for a natural or traditional product, what should be done for testing?

<p>Perform the tests according to the monograph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable range of markers used for standardization and determining the expiration date of natural products?

<p>Determined in the monograph (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of compounds may be present in plants as toxic compounds?

<p>Aflatoxins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of microbial tests recommended for some medicinal plants?

<p>Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Total aerobic microbial count (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable count for total aerobic microbial count in medicinal plants?

<p>105 CFU/g (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable count for total combined yeasts/moulds count in medicinal plants?

<p>103 CFU/g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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