24 Questions
Which type of laxative works by increasing the tone of the smooth muscle in the large intestine wall?
Senna
What is the main component found in Goa powder?
Andira araroba
Which plant belongs to the Liliaceae family and is used as a laxative?
Aloe barbadensis
What is the classical name for buckthorn?
Rhamnus
Which plant contains anthracene nucleus derived from anthraquinine?
Rhubarb
What is the source of C-glycosides and O-glycosides bark?
Rhamnus purshiana
Which family does Digitalis purpurea belong to?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the main use of Digitalis purpurea?
For congestive heart failure
Which plant is known by the common name Grecian foxglove?
Digitalis lanata
Which plant is associated with the common names Lily of the valley root and Christmas rose?
Helleborus niger
Which plant is also known as Canadian hemp and Dog bane?
Apocynum cannabinum
Which plant contains Rhein anthrones in its constituents?
Digitalis lanata
Which family does Gratus belong to?
Liliaceae
What is the source of saponin glycosides called Glycyrrhiza?
Licorice root
Which compound is a cortisone precursor mentioned in the text?
Diosgenin
What family does Adonitoxin belong to?
Ranunculaceae
What property makes Glycyrrhiza a useful ingredient for flavoring?
No bitter taste
What type of saponins have triterpenoid structures?
Acid saponins
Which family does the wild black cherry tree belong to?
Rosaceae
Which compound is formed by the partial hydrolysis of amygdalin?
Prunasin
What is the special characteristic of sinigrin upon hydrolysis?
Yields an allyl isothiocyanate
Which compound yields an acrinyl isothiocyanate upon hydrolysis?
Sinalbin
What type of oil is the acrinyl isothiocyanate obtained from sinalbin?
Odorless and pungent-tasting oil
Which plant belongs to the Brassicaceae family?
White mustard
Test your knowledge on toxic plant glycosides with this quiz. Identify different types of glycosides and their sources. Learn about the poisonous effects and classifications of these compounds.
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