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What is the main active constituent of glycyrrhizin?
What is the main active constituent of glycyrrhizin?
- Triterpenoid alkaloid
- Triterpenoid saponin (correct)
- Flavonoid
- Polyphenol
What is the general term for the class of compounds that glycyrrhizin belongs to?
What is the general term for the class of compounds that glycyrrhizin belongs to?
- Glycosides
- Terpenoids
- Saponins (correct)
- Alkaloids
What is the unique characteristic of glycyrrhizin that sets it apart from other sweet compounds?
What is the unique characteristic of glycyrrhizin that sets it apart from other sweet compounds?
- It is a natural sweetener
- It is a triterpenoid saponin (correct)
- It has a bitter taste
- It is an artificial sweetener
What is the chemical classification of glycyrrhizin?
What is the chemical classification of glycyrrhizin?
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What is the primary function of glycyrrhizin in the body?
What is the primary function of glycyrrhizin in the body?
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Glycyrrhizin Properties
- The main active constituent of glycyrrhizin is glycyrrhetinic acid.
- Glycyrrhizin belongs to the class of compounds known as saponins.
- Glycyrrhizin is unique in that it is 30-40 times sweeter than sugar, setting it apart from other sweet compounds.
- Glycyrrhizin is chemically classified as a triterpene saponin.
- The primary function of glycyrrhizin in the body is to provide protection against gastric ulcers and inflammation.
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