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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the significance of DH in the given text?

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

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

<p>Prunus avium L. (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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