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Which family does strophantin (ouabain) belong to?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a type of anthraquinone glycoside?
What do anthranols convert into upon oxidation?
What do anthranols convert into upon oxidation?
Which test is often used for anthranols and exhibits green fluorescence?
Which test is often used for anthranols and exhibits green fluorescence?
What is the major saponin found in ginseng?
What is the major saponin found in ginseng?
Which plant is used as a molluscicide?
Which plant is used as a molluscicide?
Which of the following glycosides is classified under cardiac glycosides?
Which of the following glycosides is classified under cardiac glycosides?
Which glycoside is an example of anthraquinone glycosides?
Which glycoside is an example of anthraquinone glycosides?
In which condition is ginseng traditionally used in the Orient?
In which condition is ginseng traditionally used in the Orient?
What is the other name for Psidium guajava?
What is the other name for Psidium guajava?
What is the main use of Licorice root extract?
What is the main use of Licorice root extract?
Which species is a rich source of cortisone precursors?
Which species is a rich source of cortisone precursors?
What is the major precursor of glucocorticoids obtained from Dioscorea?
What is the major precursor of glucocorticoids obtained from Dioscorea?
Which herb is considered to have tonic, stimulant, diuretic, and carminative properties in Chinese medicine?
Which herb is considered to have tonic, stimulant, diuretic, and carminative properties in Chinese medicine?
Which part of Licorice root extract is used in the preparation of aromatic cascara sagrada fluidextract?
Which part of Licorice root extract is used in the preparation of aromatic cascara sagrada fluidextract?
Which saponin glycosides are related to oleanoic acid?
Which saponin glycosides are related to oleanoic acid?
Which class of chemical compounds do Saponin Glycosides belong to?
Which class of chemical compounds do Saponin Glycosides belong to?
Which plant steroid is the most important for the partial synthesis of steroid hormones?
Which plant steroid is the most important for the partial synthesis of steroid hormones?
Which plant genus is known for providing Sarsasapogenin and Smilagenin, two types of Saponin Glycosides?
Which plant genus is known for providing Sarsasapogenin and Smilagenin, two types of Saponin Glycosides?
Which class of saponins have a large number of carbon atoms, making them lipophilic?
Which class of saponins have a large number of carbon atoms, making them lipophilic?
What is another name for Glycyrrhiza, a plant known for producing Licorice Root?
What is another name for Glycyrrhiza, a plant known for producing Licorice Root?
What does the term 'glabra' mean in relation to Glycyrrhiza glabra?
What does the term 'glabra' mean in relation to Glycyrrhiza glabra?
What is the defining characteristic of a glycoside?
What is the defining characteristic of a glycoside?
What type of bond is present in a glycoside?
What type of bond is present in a glycoside?
Which of the following is an example of an O-glycoside?
Which of the following is an example of an O-glycoside?
What are the classes of glycosides mentioned in the text?
What are the classes of glycosides mentioned in the text?
What is the source of Sinigrin according to the text?
What is the source of Sinigrin according to the text?
What is the expected outcome for students at the end of the unit regarding glycosides?
What is the expected outcome for students at the end of the unit regarding glycosides?
