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What is an example of an entire organism that can be considered a natural product?
What is an example of an entire organism that can be considered a natural product?
- A rock
- A plant (correct)
- A chair
- A computer
In bioassay-guided fractionation, what is the main purpose of conducting fractionation testing?
In bioassay-guided fractionation, what is the main purpose of conducting fractionation testing?
- To add complexity to the natural product characterization
- To increase the cost of the process
- To decrease the time required for compound isolation
- To identify the active compound responsible for the biological activity (correct)
Which process aims to separate and purify different compounds present in a natural product?
Which process aims to separate and purify different compounds present in a natural product?
- Merging
- Dilution
- Fractionation (correct)
- Cloning
What is the primary goal of compound isolation from natural products?
What is the primary goal of compound isolation from natural products?
Which of the following is a critical step in natural product characterization?
Which of the following is a critical step in natural product characterization?
What is the primary focus of natural product research?
What is the primary focus of natural product research?
What is the typical approach used in natural product research?
What is the typical approach used in natural product research?
What is the primary goal of bioassay-guided fractionation?
What is the primary goal of bioassay-guided fractionation?
Which technique is commonly used for characterizing isolated natural products?
Which technique is commonly used for characterizing isolated natural products?
What is the molecular weight range typically associated with natural products?
What is the molecular weight range typically associated with natural products?
What is the primary purpose of bioassay-guided fractionation in the extraction of natural products?
What is the primary purpose of bioassay-guided fractionation in the extraction of natural products?
Which step directly follows plant extraction in the process of natural product isolation?
Which step directly follows plant extraction in the process of natural product isolation?
What is the main goal of fractionation testing as part of natural product extraction?
What is the main goal of fractionation testing as part of natural product extraction?
Why is compound isolation necessary in the extraction of natural products from medicinal plants?
Why is compound isolation necessary in the extraction of natural products from medicinal plants?
What does natural product characterization involve in the context of medicinal plant extraction?
What does natural product characterization involve in the context of medicinal plant extraction?
