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What is a characteristic property of saponins glycosides?
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?
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?
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?
What happens when saponins are taken by mouth?
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What is the structure of saponins recognized based on?
What is the structure of saponins recognized based on?
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