Peppermint Oil Quiz
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Which chemical components have been successfully commercialized in the industry as antimicrobials/insecticidal agents?

  • Menthon and carvone
  • 1, 8-cineole and limonene
  • Menthol and carvone (correct)
  • Pulegone and menthon

    • What is the major genus from the family Lamiaceae used for its essential oils?

  • Lavandula
  • Rosmarinus
  • Salvia
  • Mentha (correct)

    • Which chemical components are revealed to be rich in most of the essential oils of Mentha species?

  • 1, 8-cineole, carvone, and pulegone
  • Pulegone, menthol, and carvone (correct)
  • Menthol, limonene, and β-caryophyllene
  • Limonene, menthone, and 1, 8-cineole

    • What potential activities do essential oils from different Mentha species possess?

    <p>Antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens and insecticidal activity against stored product insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prospect do antimicrobial and insecticidal properties of essential oils of Mentha species offer?

    <p>Using them as natural pesticides with a commercial value</p> Signup and view all the answers

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