Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products Quiz
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Which category do terpenoids and phenolic compounds belong to?

  • Secondary metabolites (correct)
  • Inorganic compounds
  • Synthetic compounds
  • Primary metabolites

What are natural products?

  • Synthetic compounds used for medicinal purposes
  • Chemicals produced by laboratories for agricultural purposes
  • Bioactive chemical compounds produced by living organisms (correct)
  • Inorganic compounds found in nature

What is the broadest source of biosynthetic capability for natural compounds?

  • Animals
  • Microorganisms
  • Inorganic matter
  • Plants (correct)

What is the primary function of primary metabolites?

<p>Act as agent for growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do most natural products usually come from?

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