10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a natural product obtained from a natural source?
Etoposide
In which industry are natural products used as suspending and emulsifying agents, suppository bases, and binders?
Pharmaceutical industry
What is the first operation that must be performed after drying the plant material?
Grinding
For scientific research purposes, what must be carefully done to the intending plant?
Identified
Which of the following is used as a dusting powder, indicator, and in perfumery in various industries?
Cinchona
What is the purpose of powdering the plant material in the extraction process?
To reduce the extraction time by increasing the surface area
Which type of extract is obtained by evaporation of the solvent used for its production?
Dry extracts
What is the ideal characteristic of a solvent for extracting pharmacologically active constituents?
Highly selective for the compound to be extracted
What is the purpose of using ethanol mixed with water as a solvent in extraction?
To increase the porosity of the cell walls in plant material
What is the main effect of large differences in particle size on the extraction process?
Slow down the extraction process due to decreased surface area
Test your knowledge on the definition of natural products and their uses in medicine. Identify different types of natural products and their applications in drug development.
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