30 Questions
Which family does strophantin (ouabain) belong to?
Apocynaceae
Which component of Squill or Squill Bulb is more active after conversion to scillarenin?
Scillaren-A
Which plant can cause poisoning upon oral ingestion due to the presence of Oleandrin?
Adelfa
Which of the following is NOT a type of anthraquinone glycoside?
Digitalinum verum
What do anthranols convert into upon oxidation?
Anthraquinones
Which test is often used for anthranols and exhibits green fluorescence?
Schonteten's test
What is the major saponin found in ginseng?
Ginsenoside Rg1
Which plant is used as a molluscicide?
Agave
Which of the following glycosides is classified under cardiac glycosides?
Digoxin
Which glycoside is an example of anthraquinone glycosides?
Aloin
In which condition is ginseng traditionally used in the Orient?
Aphrodisiac (sexual impotence)
What is the other name for Psidium guajava?
Guava
What is the main use of Licorice root extract?
Treatment of peptic ulcer and Addison’s disease
Which species is a rich source of cortisone precursors?
Discorea
What is the major precursor of glucocorticoids obtained from Dioscorea?
Diosgenin
Which herb is considered to have tonic, stimulant, diuretic, and carminative properties in Chinese medicine?
Ginseng
Which part of Licorice root extract is used in the preparation of aromatic cascara sagrada fluidextract?
Roots
Which saponin glycosides are related to oleanoic acid?
Ginseng saponins
Which class of chemical compounds do Saponin Glycosides belong to?
Steroidal and Triterpenoidal
Which plant steroid is the most important for the partial synthesis of steroid hormones?
Diosgenin
Which plant genus is known for providing Sarsasapogenin and Smilagenin, two types of Saponin Glycosides?
Smilax
Which class of saponins have a large number of carbon atoms, making them lipophilic?
Triterpenoid saponins
What is another name for Glycyrrhiza, a plant known for producing Licorice Root?
Licorice Glabra
What does the term 'glabra' mean in relation to Glycyrrhiza glabra?
Smooth pod-like fruit
What is the defining characteristic of a glycoside?
It is a compound that yields one or more sugars during hydrolysis
What type of bond is present in a glycoside?
Glycosidic bond
Which of the following is an example of an O-glycoside?
Linamarin derived from D-glucose
What are the classes of glycosides mentioned in the text?
Cardiac Glycosides, Anthraquinones Glycosides, and Saponin Glycosides
What is the source of Sinigrin according to the text?
D-Glucose
What is the expected outcome for students at the end of the unit regarding glycosides?
Classify and characterize glycosides
Learn about the two chemical classes of Saponin Glycosides - Steroidal and Triterpenoidal. Explore the important plant steroids and their sources, including Diosgenin, Hecogenin, and Sitosterol. Understand the differences and applications of these classes.
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