20 Questions
Which type of plant metabolites are fundamental to the life of the plant?
Primary metabolites
What is the estimated number of secondary plant metabolites discovered so far?
200,000
What are secondary plant metabolites referred to as in herbalism?
Plant constituents
Which of the following is NOT a primary metabolite?
Secondary metabolites
What is the difference between primary and secondary plant metabolites?
Primary metabolites are fundamental to plant life while secondary metabolites serve diverse functions
Which of the following is NOT a function of secondary plant metabolites?
Fundamental to plant life
What is the main focus of a herbal monograph?
Herbal actions
What is the purpose of accessing reliable herbal information in case presentations?
To apply information to case presentations
What is the solubility of herbal constituents?
Both water-soluble and oil-soluble
What is the source of reliable herbal information?
Herbal monograph
Which class of constituents is responsible for the color and fragrance of a plant?
Terpenoids
Which of the following is an example of a phenolic compound?
Flavonoids
What type of solvent is best for extracting alkaloids?
90% alcohol or oil
Which of the following is true about glycosides?
The aglycone unit is the biologically active component
What influences the solubility of constituents?
All of the above
Which class of constituents is responsible for the protection of a plant from UV radiation?
Phenolics
Which solvent is best for extracting resins?
90% alcohol or oil
What are glycosides composed of?
A sugar unit and a phenolic compound
Which class of constituents is responsible for the structure of a plant?
Carbohydrates
Which solvent is best for extracting volatile oils?
40% alcohol
Test your knowledge on phytochemistry with this quiz! Assess your understanding of primary and secondary plant metabolites, herbal constituents and their solubility, herbal actions, tissue affinities, and more. Challenge yourself and see how well you grasp the concepts taught in the BOT Term 1 Class 3A: Phytochemistry with Dr. Fiona Smulders ND.
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