Saponin Glycosides Quiz
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What is a characteristic property of saponins glycosides?

  • Being non-toxic when injected into the blood stream
  • Forming complex with cholesterol
  • Being easily absorbed from the intestinal tract
  • Causing haemolysis of red blood cells (correct)

    • In what way do saponins glycosides modify and lower the surface tension?

  • By forming colloids that foam when shaken with water (correct)
  • By reducing the solubility of water in alcohol
  • By increasing the surface tension of water
  • By enhancing the absorption of other drugs

    • What is the function of saponins glycosides in cleaning industrial equipments and fabrics?

  • Being highly toxic when injected into the blood stream
  • Causing haemolysis of red blood cells
  • Powerful emulsifier of certain resins, fats, and fixed oils (correct)
  • Enhancing the absorption of other drugs

    • What happens when saponins are taken by mouth?

    <p>They are comparatively harmless, being not absorbed from the intestinal tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of saponins recognized based on?

    <p>The structure of the aglycone or sapogenin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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