Plant Defense Compounds Quiz
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Which compound is commonly found in tobacco plants and acts as a natural insecticide?

  • Caffeine
  • Morphine
  • Alkaloids
  • Nicotine (correct)

    • Among the compounds listed, which is a stimulant that is naturally found in coffee beans and tea leaves?

  • Caffeine (correct)
  • Quinine
  • Alkaloids
  • Morphine

    • Which compound is known for its pain-relieving properties and is derived from the opium poppy?

  • Nicotine
  • Quinine
  • Morphine (correct)
  • Caffeine

    • In the context of plant defense, which compound has been used to treat malaria due to its antimalarial properties?

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

    Which compound's main role is to deter herbivores and protect the plant by causing toxicity?

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

    What is the primary function of phenolic compounds in Mediterranean plants?

    <p>To deter herbivores and protect the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plants is known for its edible fruit?

    <p>Ficus carica L.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of DH in the given text?

    <p>A chemical functional group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plants is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Prunus avium L.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the phrase 'authenticity determination' in the text?

    <p>Validating the identity of plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

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