30 Questions
Which of the following essential oils is obtained from the heartwood of Juniperus oxycedrus?
Cade oil
What is the primary constituent of Anethole Anise?
Anethole
Which of the following essential oils is used as a treatment for toothache?
Clove oil
What is the secondary constituent of Sassafras oil?
Safrole
Which of the following essential oils is used as an expectorant?
All of the above
Which of the following essential oils is obtained from the flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllus?
Clove oil
What is the primary target of Histatins?
Cholesterol production
What is the potential severe side effect of steroids?
Rhabdomyolysis
Which method of extraction is applicable to fresh plant drugs such as peppermint and spearmint?
Direct Steam Distillation
Which of the following essential oils is NOT obtained through steam distillation?
Lemon Peel
What is the key difference between the Mevalonate pathway in Eukaryotic and Single cell organisms?
2x Phosphorylation occurs at position 5 in Eukaryotic cells
Which of the following compounds is responsible for the anti-infective properties of Camphor oil?
None of the above
What is the general method for obtaining citrus oil?
Ecuelle Method
Which method of extraction is applicable for plants parts containing a small amount of volatile oil?
Enfleurage
Which of the following oils is used as a flavoring agent and stimulant?
Lemon Peel
Which of the following compounds is a ketone volatile oil?
Camphor
Which of the following oils is used as a perfume and insect repellent?
Citronella Oil
Which of the following compounds is a phenol volatile oil?
Eugenol
What is the characteristic of True Resins when they evaporate?
They deposit a varnish-like film and burn with a characteristic smoky flame
What is the main component of Rosin?
Resin acids, known as Abietic acid
What is the method of isolation of Resins by making an incision in the plant part?
Tapping method
What is the term for the combination of a resin with a sugar compound via a glycosidic linkage?
Glycoresin
What is the term for the resinous substance that covers the insect itself and twigs of the plant?
Shellac
What is the term for the mixture of a volatile oil and a resin?
Oleoresin
What is the primary component of the resin of Mastiche?
Mastichic acid
Which plant is commonly used as a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?
Piper methysticum
What is the percentage of resin in dried Cannabis sativa?
15-20%
Which plant is used as a flavoring agent in Quinine formulations?
Eriodictyon californicum
What is the primary use of A.Cuarteros?
Paint
What is the name of the resin obtained from Cannabis sativa?
None of the above
Test your knowledge on statins, including their mechanism of action, side effects, and importance in cholesterol biosynthesis. Learn about the differences in the Mevalonate Pathway in eukaryotic and single-cell organisms. This quiz is perfect for students of pharmacology, biochemistry, and related fields.
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