Phytochemistry II: Alkaloids Lab Quiz
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Which alkaloid is characterized by the absence of a methyl group, resulting in lower lipid solubility?

  • Brucine (correct)
  • Theobromine
  • Papaverine
  • Strychnine
  • What is the primary difference in the detection of Strychnine and Brucine using Conc. HNO3?

  • Strychnine gives a red color, while Brucine gives a yellow color
  • Strychnine gives a yellow color, while Brucine gives an intense orange-red color (correct)
  • Strychnine gives a blue color, while Brucine gives a green color
  • Strychnine gives a yellow color, while Brucine gives a blue color
  • Which alkaloid is a smooth muscle relaxant and vasodilator?

  • Papaverine (correct)
  • Colchicine
  • Atropine
  • Quinine
  • What is the amino acid precursor of Brucine?

    <p>Tryptophan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a true alkaloid?

    <p>Theophylline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding Conc. HNO3 to a mixture of Strychnine and Brucine?

    <p>Strychnine gives a yellow color and Brucine dissolves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Brucine, but not Strychnine?

    <p>Presence of (-OCH3) groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of Papaverine?

    <p>Benzylisoquinoline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding SnCl2 to a mixture of Brucine and Conc. HNO3?

    <p>A violet color is formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following alkaloids is obtained from Theobroma cacao?

    <p>Theobromine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pharmacological activity of Caffeine?

    <p>CNS stimulant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following alkaloids has a vasodilator effect?

    <p>Theobromine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Mayer's test for alkaloids?

    <p>A creamy white precipitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following alkaloids is NOT a purine alkaloid?

    <p>Papaverine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of Caffeine?

    <p>Coffee arabica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following alkaloids is used in the treatment of asthma and COPD?

    <p>Theophylline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family of the plant that produces Theophylline?

    <p>Theaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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