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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of total phenolic content?

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

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

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

    What is the therapeutic effect of active markers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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