Saponin Glycosides: Steroidal vs. Triterpenoidal Classes

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Which family does strophantin (ouabain) belong to?

Nerium oleander

Hyacinthaceae

Apocynaceae (correct)

Urginea maritima

Which component of Squill or Squill Bulb is more active after conversion to scillarenin?

Scillaren-A (correct)

Glucose

Rhamnose

Rodenticide

Which plant can cause poisoning upon oral ingestion due to the presence of Oleandrin?

Grandiflorus

Squill

Adelfa (correct)

Strophanthus

Which of the following is NOT a type of anthraquinone glycoside?

Digitalinum verum Signup and view all the answers

What do anthranols convert into upon oxidation?

Anthraquinones Signup and view all the answers

Which test is often used for anthranols and exhibits green fluorescence?

Schonteten's test Signup and view all the answers

What is the major saponin found in ginseng?

Ginsenoside Rg1 Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used as a molluscicide?

Agave Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following glycosides is classified under cardiac glycosides?

Digoxin Signup and view all the answers

Which glycoside is an example of anthraquinone glycosides?

Aloin Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is ginseng traditionally used in the Orient?

Aphrodisiac (sexual impotence) Signup and view all the answers

What is the other name for Psidium guajava?

Guava Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of Licorice root extract?

Treatment of peptic ulcer and Addison’s disease Signup and view all the answers

Which species is a rich source of cortisone precursors?

Discorea Signup and view all the answers

What is the major precursor of glucocorticoids obtained from Dioscorea?

Diosgenin Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is considered to have tonic, stimulant, diuretic, and carminative properties in Chinese medicine?

Ginseng Signup and view all the answers

Which part of Licorice root extract is used in the preparation of aromatic cascara sagrada fluidextract?

Roots Signup and view all the answers

Which saponin glycosides are related to oleanoic acid?

Ginseng saponins Signup and view all the answers

Which class of chemical compounds do Saponin Glycosides belong to?

Steroidal and Triterpenoidal Signup and view all the answers

Which plant steroid is the most important for the partial synthesis of steroid hormones?

Diosgenin Signup and view all the answers

Which plant genus is known for providing Sarsasapogenin and Smilagenin, two types of Saponin Glycosides?

Smilax Signup and view all the answers

Which class of saponins have a large number of carbon atoms, making them lipophilic?

Triterpenoid saponins Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Glycyrrhiza, a plant known for producing Licorice Root?

Licorice Glabra Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'glabra' mean in relation to Glycyrrhiza glabra?

Smooth pod-like fruit Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a glycoside?

It is a compound that yields one or more sugars during hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is present in a glycoside?

Glycosidic bond Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an O-glycoside?

Linamarin derived from D-glucose Signup and view all the answers

What are the classes of glycosides mentioned in the text?

Cardiac Glycosides, Anthraquinones Glycosides, and Saponin Glycosides Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of Sinigrin according to the text?

D-Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome for students at the end of the unit regarding glycosides?

Classify and characterize glycosides Signup and view all the answers