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What is the primary use of castor oil?
What is the primary use of castor oil?
Which plant family does the castor seed belong to?
Which plant family does the castor seed belong to?
Which of the following correctly describes the seeds of fenugreek?
Which of the following correctly describes the seeds of fenugreek?
What is the therapeutic category of castor oil?
What is the therapeutic category of castor oil?
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What is one of the benefits associated with flaxseed cake in cattle feed?
What is one of the benefits associated with flaxseed cake in cattle feed?
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Foenugreek seeds are primarily known for which of the following properties?
Foenugreek seeds are primarily known for which of the following properties?
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What is the primary function of cathartics like castor oil?
What is the primary function of cathartics like castor oil?
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Which of the following statements about flaxseed is NOT correct?
Which of the following statements about flaxseed is NOT correct?
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What is another health benefit of Foenugreek seeds besides their antidiabetic effects?
What is another health benefit of Foenugreek seeds besides their antidiabetic effects?
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Which compound class do both flaxseed and foenugreek belong to?
Which compound class do both flaxseed and foenugreek belong to?
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What is the effect of large doses of the plant known as الجوز المقيء?
What is the effect of large doses of the plant known as الجوز المقيء?
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Which statement correctly describes strychnine?
Which statement correctly describes strychnine?
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What is the primary use of الجوز المقيء?
What is the primary use of الجوز المقيء?
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Which of the following best describes the botanical origin of الجوز المقيء?
Which of the following best describes the botanical origin of الجوز المقيء?
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What is the consequence of consuming large doses of الجوز المقيء?
What is the consequence of consuming large doses of الجوز المقيء?
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What is the primary cause of irritation associated with black mustard war gas?
What is the primary cause of irritation associated with black mustard war gas?
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Which component of black mustard is primarily responsible for its toxic effects?
Which component of black mustard is primarily responsible for its toxic effects?
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What can be a possible outcome of exposure to black mustard war gas?
What can be a possible outcome of exposure to black mustard war gas?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with black mustard war gas exposure?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with black mustard war gas exposure?
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Which family does Brassica nigra belong to?
Which family does Brassica nigra belong to?
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What plant family does mustard belong to?
What plant family does mustard belong to?
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What is the primary characteristic of the seeds mentioned?
What is the primary characteristic of the seeds mentioned?
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What effect do mustard seeds have in large doses?
What effect do mustard seeds have in large doses?
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What is the botanical name of the mustard plant referenced?
What is the botanical name of the mustard plant referenced?
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What type of seeds are specifically mentioned in the content?
What type of seeds are specifically mentioned in the content?
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What is Nux Vomica derived from?
What is Nux Vomica derived from?
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Which family does Strychnos nux-vomica belong to?
Which family does Strychnos nux-vomica belong to?
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What is the main use of Nux Vomica as highlighted in the content?
What is the main use of Nux Vomica as highlighted in the content?
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Which of the following correctly describes the form of Nux Vomica used?
Which of the following correctly describes the form of Nux Vomica used?
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Why is Nux Vomica specifically effective as a rodenticide?
Why is Nux Vomica specifically effective as a rodenticide?
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Study Notes
Seeds
- Seeds are mature fertilized ovules, ensuring plant continuation and distribution.
- They contain an embryo, the developing plant.
Seed Morphology
- Seed components include:
- Endosperm: Food storage for the embryo
- Epicotyl: Upper part of the embryonic stem
- Hypocotyl: Lower part of the embryonic stem
- Radicle: Embryonic root
- Embryo: Developing plant within the seed
- Seed coat: Protective outer layer
- Different seed types (dicots and monocots) display varying structures and seed coat composition
Seed Uses
- Linseed (Flax seed):
- Uses: Drying oil in paintings, a valuable cattle feed
- Botanical origin: Linum usitatissimum (Linaceae family)
- Foenugreek seeds:
- Uses: Lactagogue, antidiabetic, hypocholesterolaemic, laxative
- Botanical origin: Trigonella foenum-graecum (Leguminosae family)
- Castor seeds:
- Uses: Cathartic, lubricant, paints
- Botanical origin: Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae family)
- Strophanthus seeds:
- Uses: Cardiotonic, diuretic
- Botanical origin: Strophanthus kombe, Strophanthus gratus, Strophanthus hispidus (Apocynaceae family)
- Nigella seeds:
- Uses: Antihypertensive, liver tonics, diuretics, digestive, anti-diarrheal, appetite stimulant, analgesics, anti-bacterial, skin disorders
- Botanical origin: Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae family)
- Nux-Vomica seeds:
- Uses: Rodenticide
- Botanical origin: Strychnos nux-vomica (Loganiaceae family). Contains highly toxic strychnine.
- Black mustard seeds:
- Uses: Spice and condiment, emetic in large doses, war gas (can cause irritation, respiratory issues and death).
- Botanical origin: Brassica nigra (Cruciferae/Brassicaceae family)
- White mustard seeds:
- Uses: Spice and condiment, emetic in large doses.
- Botanical origin: Brassica alba (Cruciferae/Brassicaceae family)
- Nutmeg:
- Uses: Stimulant, carminative, flavoring agent, externally in rheumatism.
- Botanical origin: Myristica fragrans (Myristicaceae family)
Chemical Tests for Seeds
- Sudan III test: Detects fixed oils (Turns red)
- Picric acid test: Detects proteins (Turns yellow)
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Explore the fascinating world of seeds, including their structure, components, and the various uses of different seed types. Learn about the significance of seeds like linseed, foenugreek, and castor seeds in agriculture and industry. This quiz will deepen your understanding of plant biology and seed functions.
