Toxic Plant Glycosides Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

Which type of laxative works by increasing the tone of the smooth muscle in the large intestine wall?

  • Senna (correct)
  • Frangula
  • Chrysarobin
  • Aloe

What is the main component found in Goa powder?

  • Barbaloin
  • Sennoside B
  • Rhamnus purshiana
  • Andira araroba (correct)

Which plant belongs to the Liliaceae family and is used as a laxative?

  • Aloe barbadensis (correct)
  • Andira araroba
  • Rhamnus frangula
  • Rhamnus purshiana

What is the classical name for buckthorn?

<p>Rhamnus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant contains anthracene nucleus derived from anthraquinine?

<p>Rhubarb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of C-glycosides and O-glycosides bark?

<p>Rhamnus purshiana (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family does Digitalis purpurea belong to?

<p>Scrophulariaceae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of Digitalis purpurea?

<p>For congestive heart failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is known by the common name Grecian foxglove?

<p>Digitalis lanata (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is associated with the common names Lily of the valley root and Christmas rose?

<p>Helleborus niger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is also known as Canadian hemp and Dog bane?

<p>Apocynum cannabinum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant contains Rhein anthrones in its constituents?

<p>Digitalis lanata (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family does Gratus belong to?

<p>Liliaceae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of saponin glycosides called Glycyrrhiza?

<p>Licorice root (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is a cortisone precursor mentioned in the text?

<p>Diosgenin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What family does Adonitoxin belong to?

<p>Ranunculaceae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property makes Glycyrrhiza a useful ingredient for flavoring?

<p>No bitter taste (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of saponins have triterpenoid structures?

<p>Acid saponins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family does the wild black cherry tree belong to?

<p>Rosaceae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is formed by the partial hydrolysis of amygdalin?

<p>Prunasin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the special characteristic of sinigrin upon hydrolysis?

<p>Yields an allyl isothiocyanate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound yields an acrinyl isothiocyanate upon hydrolysis?

<p>Sinalbin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of oil is the acrinyl isothiocyanate obtained from sinalbin?

<p>Odorless and pungent-tasting oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant belongs to the Brassicaceae family?

<p>White mustard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser