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Which plant family is Ginseng (Panax ginseng) a member of?
Which plant family is Ginseng (Panax ginseng) a member of?
- Apiaceae
- Rutaceae
- Polyporaceae
- Araliaceae (correct)
Which polysaccharide is found in the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) and has hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) activity?
Which polysaccharide is found in the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) and has hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) activity?
- Bupleuran
- Inulin
- Ganodernan (correct)
- Pectin
Which of the following polysaccharides is known for its laxative effect by adsorbing toxins and cholesterol?
Which of the following polysaccharides is known for its laxative effect by adsorbing toxins and cholesterol?
- Bupleuran
- Ganodernan
- Pectin (correct)
- Inulin
Which plant contains the polysaccharide bupleuran, known for its anti-ulcer activity?
Which plant contains the polysaccharide bupleuran, known for its anti-ulcer activity?
Which of the following polysaccharides are stored in some plants as a reserve material instead of starch?
Which of the following polysaccharides are stored in some plants as a reserve material instead of starch?
Which property is shared by both pectins and gums?
Which property is shared by both pectins and gums?
Which of the following polysaccharides are classified as β-D-glucans and are found in Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom)?
Which of the following polysaccharides are classified as β-D-glucans and are found in Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom)?
Which of the following statements about inulin or fructans is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about inulin or fructans is FALSE?
Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) is classified as one of the great oriental 'adaptagen' medicines due to the presence of which compounds?
Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) is classified as one of the great oriental 'adaptagen' medicines due to the presence of which compounds?
Which of the following polysaccharides is associated with the treatment of irritable bowel disorders and ulcers?
Which of the following polysaccharides is associated with the treatment of irritable bowel disorders and ulcers?
