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Which type of plant metabolites are fundamental to the life of the plant?
Which type of plant metabolites are fundamental to the life of the plant?
- Quaternary metabolites
- Secondary metabolites
- Tertiary metabolites
- Primary metabolites (correct)
Which type of plant metabolites serve diverse functions within plants?
Which type of plant metabolites serve diverse functions within plants?
- Quaternary metabolites
- Secondary metabolites (correct)
- Tertiary metabolites
- Primary metabolites
What is the estimated number of secondary plant metabolites discovered so far?
What is the estimated number of secondary plant metabolites discovered so far?
- 250,000
- 150,000
- 100,000
- 200,000 (correct)
What are secondary plant metabolites referred to as in herbalism?
What are secondary plant metabolites referred to as in herbalism?
What is the difference between primary and secondary plant metabolites?
What is the difference between primary and secondary plant metabolites?
What is the main focus of a herbal monograph?
What is the main focus of a herbal monograph?
What is the purpose of classifying herbal constituents?
What is the purpose of classifying herbal constituents?
What is the estimated percentage of undiscovered secondary plant metabolites in herbalism?
What is the estimated percentage of undiscovered secondary plant metabolites in herbalism?
What are some examples of primary metabolites?
What are some examples of primary metabolites?
What is the purpose of a herbal monograph as a learning resource?
What is the purpose of a herbal monograph as a learning resource?
Which type of plant constituent helps protect the plant from UV radiation?
Which type of plant constituent helps protect the plant from UV radiation?
What is the purpose of plant constituents?
What is the purpose of plant constituents?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for creating color in plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for creating color in plants?
Which solvent is best for extracting water-soluble constituents from plants?
Which solvent is best for extracting water-soluble constituents from plants?
Which solvent is best for extracting fat-soluble constituents from plants?
Which solvent is best for extracting fat-soluble constituents from plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a tingly sensation, as found in echinacea?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a tingly sensation, as found in echinacea?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for tightening in the body?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for tightening in the body?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a soothing effect, as found in slippery elm and marshmallow root?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a soothing effect, as found in slippery elm and marshmallow root?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a gel-like substance, as found in soothing herbs?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a gel-like substance, as found in soothing herbs?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for volatile oils, as found in aromatic plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for volatile oils, as found in aromatic plants?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary plant metabolites?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary plant metabolites?
What is the estimated number of secondary plant metabolites that have been discovered?
What is the estimated number of secondary plant metabolites that have been discovered?
Which type of plant metabolites are referred to as plant constituents in herbalism?
Which type of plant metabolites are referred to as plant constituents in herbalism?
What is the purpose of classifying herbal constituents?
What is the purpose of classifying herbal constituents?
Which solvent is best for extracting water-soluble constituents from plants?
Which solvent is best for extracting water-soluble constituents from plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for volatile oils, as found in aromatic plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for volatile oils, as found in aromatic plants?
What is the purpose of a herbal monograph as a learning resource?
What is the purpose of a herbal monograph as a learning resource?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for providing color in plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for providing color in plants?
Which solvent is best for extracting alkaloids from plants?
Which solvent is best for extracting alkaloids from plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a tingly sensation, as found in echinacea?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a tingly sensation, as found in echinacea?
What is the purpose of classifying herbal constituents?
What is the purpose of classifying herbal constituents?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a soothing effect, as found in slippery elm and marshmallow root?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for a soothing effect, as found in slippery elm and marshmallow root?
What is the purpose of plant constituents?
What is the purpose of plant constituents?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for protecting the plant from UV radiation?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for protecting the plant from UV radiation?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for volatile oils, as found in aromatic plants?
Which type of plant constituent is responsible for volatile oils, as found in aromatic plants?
Flashcards
Primary Metabolites
Primary Metabolites
Essential for plant life processes.
Secondary Metabolites
Secondary Metabolites
Serve diverse roles; not vital for plant survival.
Known # of Secondary Metabolites
Known # of Secondary Metabolites
Approximately 200,000.
Herbalism Term for Secondary Metabolites
Herbalism Term for Secondary Metabolites
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Primary vs. Secondary Metabolites
Primary vs. Secondary Metabolites
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Purpose of Herbal Monograph
Purpose of Herbal Monograph
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Classifying Herbal Constituents
Classifying Herbal Constituents
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Undiscovered Secondary Metabolites
Undiscovered Secondary Metabolites
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Examples of Primary Metabolites
Examples of Primary Metabolites
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Herbal Monograph Purpose
Herbal Monograph Purpose
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Phenolics Function
Phenolics Function
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Plant Color Source
Plant Color Source
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Solvent for Water-Soluble
Solvent for Water-Soluble
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Solvent for Fat-Soluble
Solvent for Fat-Soluble
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Tingly Sensation Constituent
Tingly Sensation Constituent
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Tightening Sensation Constituent
Tightening Sensation Constituent
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Soothing Effect Constituent
Soothing Effect Constituent
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Gel-Like Substance Constituent
Gel-Like Substance Constituent
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Volatile Oils Constituent
Volatile Oils Constituent
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Constituent Classification
Constituent Classification
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Volatile Oils
Volatile Oils
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