10 Questions
Which family does Linseed belong to?
Linnaceae
What type of seed is Linseed?
Albuminous
What is the medicinally important property of Linseed?
Demulcent and treatment of constipation
Which active constituent is found in Linseed?
Fixed oil
Which layer in the testa of Linseed contains polygonal cells with pitted walls and reddish-brown contents?
Pigment layer
Which of the following is NOT a macroscopical character of Linseed (flax seed)?
Type of ovule: Anatropous
Which active constituent is NOT found in Linseed?
Omega-6 fatty acids
Which layer in the testa of Linseed contains thick cellulosic walls with distinct intercellular spaces?
Hypodermis
What is the medicinally important property of Linseed?
Antioxidant properties
Which family does Linseed (flax seed) belong to?
Linnaceae
Study Notes
Linseed (Flax Seed) Characteristics
- Linseed belongs to the Linaceae family.
- Linseed is a type of seed.
Medicinal Properties
- Linseed has a medicinally important property, which is its mucilage content.
Active Constituents
- The active constituent found in Linseed is mucilage.
- Linseed does not contain alkaloids.
Anatomy of Linseed
- The layer in the testa of Linseed that contains polygonal cells with pitted walls and reddish-brown contents is the sclerenchymatous layer.
- The layer in the testa of Linseed that contains thick cellulosic walls with distinct intercellular spaces is the parenchymatous layer.
Macroscopical Characters
- One macroscopical character of Linseed (flax seed) is not its odor.
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