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What is the main function of the group of secondary metabolites known as anthocyanin glycosides in plants?
What is the main function of the group of secondary metabolites known as anthocyanin glycosides in plants?
- Attract insects for pollination (correct)
- Strengthen blood vessel walls
- Provide laxative properties
- Act as natural coloring matter
Which secondary metabolite group is related to flavonoids and has color that depends on the pH of the environment?
Which secondary metabolite group is related to flavonoids and has color that depends on the pH of the environment?
- Phenolic glycosides (correct)
- Cyanogenic glycosides
- Mucilage glycosides
- Tannins
What is the significance of anthraquinone glycosides for plants?
What is the significance of anthraquinone glycosides for plants?
- Act as laxatives
- Help in oxidation-reduction reactions (correct)
- Strengthen blood vessel walls
- Provide antioxidant activity
What is the primary purpose of cyanogenic glycosides in plants?
What is the primary purpose of cyanogenic glycosides in plants?
What effect do phenolic glycosides have on human blood vessel walls?
What effect do phenolic glycosides have on human blood vessel walls?
What test result confirms the presence of anthraquinone glycosides?
What test result confirms the presence of anthraquinone glycosides?
'Rutinose' is associated with which group of secondary metabolites?
'Rutinose' is associated with which group of secondary metabolites?
What role do mucilage glycosides mainly play in humans?
What role do mucilage glycosides mainly play in humans?
How do the oxygen atoms differ in anthocyanin glycosides compared to other secondary metabolite groups?
How do the oxygen atoms differ in anthocyanin glycosides compared to other secondary metabolite groups?
What is the primary outcome of testing a solution with KOH OMe in rutinose presence?
What is the primary outcome of testing a solution with KOH OMe in rutinose presence?
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