Description : The number of N-MC groups in alkaloids is best estimate with the help of (A) HI (B) H2SO4 (C) (CH3CO)2 CO (D) CH3 Mg I
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Alkaloids are usually purified by extraction with (A) Ether (B) Dil HCl (C) NaOH (D) Chloroform
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Opium alkaloids are: (1) Codeine (2) Diethyllysergic acid (3) Morphine (4) Saffron
Last Answer : Ans. ((d))
Description : Very abundantly occurring plant products are (a) tannins (b) lignins (c) alkaloids (d) flavonoids
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : Amino acids are required for the synthesis of – (1) Alkaloids (2) Lipids (3) Proteins (4) Carbohydrates
Last Answer : (3) Proteins Explanation: Amino acids are required for the synthesis of body protein and other important nitrogen-containing com-pounds. Amino acids are constituents of protein and act as precursors for ... be synthesized and which must then be acquired via the diet are referred to as essential.
Description : Aspartame is the name of a product used by diabetic patients as a sweetening agent. It belongs to the class of — (1) Carbohydrates (2) Peptides (3) Polyhydric alcohols (4) Alkaloids
Last Answer : (2) Peptides Explanation: Aspartame is an artificial, nonsaccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages. It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine ... more severe conditions, the peptide bonds are also hydrolyzed, resulting in the free amino acids.
Description : Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) Yeasts have filamentous bodies with long thread like hyphae. (b) Morels and truffles are edible delicacies. (c) Claviceps is a source of many alkaloids and LSD. (d) Conidia are produced exogenously and ascospores endogenously
Last Answer : (a) Yeasts have filamentous bodies with long thread like hyphae.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Pasteurisation of milk involves moderate heating followed by cooling (B) Bakeries and breweries make use of yeasts (C) Enzyme is a complex nitrogenous compound (D) Oils and fats are alkaloids
Last Answer : (D) Oils and fats are alkaloids
Description : Phosphate regulation has been observed in the production of A.alkaloids B.antibiotics C.gibberelins D.all of these
Last Answer : D.all of these
Description : Tropane alkaloids are NOT present in (A) Datura stramonium (B) Erythroxylum coca (C) Duboisia myoporoides (D) Lobelia inflata
Last Answer : (D) Lobelia inflata
Description : Alkaloids are NOT precipitated by (A) Mayer's reagent (B) Dragendroff Reagent (C) Picric acid (D) Millon's reagent
Last Answer : (D) Millon's reagent
Description : Allelochemicals liberate through volatiliza tion a). Terpinoid b). Alkaloids c). Tannins d). Lactones
Last Answer : a). Terpinoid
Description : Root exudates of wheat and oats which has detrimental effects on wild mustard con tain a). Phenolic acid b). Alkaloids c). Sulphides d). Lactones
Last Answer : a). Phenolic acid
Description : Vinca alkaloids exert antitumor activity by: A. Activating topoisomerase II to cause breaks in DNA strands B. Crosslinking DNA strands C. Inhibiting DNA mediated RNA synthesis D. Inhibiting polymerization of tubulin to form intracellular microtubules
Last Answer : D. Inhibiting polymerization of tubulin to form intracellular microtubules
Description : The quarternary analogues of belladonna alkaloids are preferred over the natural alkaloids for antisecretory/ antispasmodic indications because: A. They have additional nicotinic receptor blocking activity B. They are ... of CNS and ocular effects D. Dose to dose they are more potent than atropine
Last Answer : C. They are devoid of CNS and ocular effects
Description : Explain the general chemical test for the identification of alkaloids
Last Answer : Identification tests for alkaloids by precipitation method: 1. Mayer's Reagent (Potassium mercuric iodide) Cream or pale yellow ppt. 2. Dragendorff's Reagent (Potassium bismuth iodide) Brown or ... ppt. 4. Hager's Reagent (Saturated solution of picric acid) Yellow ppt.
Description : Select the correct statement in relation to drug therapy of migraine: A. Simple analgesics like paracetamol are ineffective in migraine B. Ergot alkaloids are used for prophylaxis as well as treatment ... resistant cases D. Ergot alkaloids should be given till 24 hours after an attack has subsided
Last Answer : C. Use of ergot alkaloids is restricted to severe or resistant cases
Description : Name the alkaloids obtained from Capsicum fruitescence and Nicotiana tabacum.
Last Answer : Ans: Capsine from Capsicum and Nicotine from Nicotiana
Description : Amino acids are required for the synthesis of : (1) Alkaloids (2) Lipids (3) Proteins (4) Carbohydrates
Last Answer : Proteins
Description : Aspartame is the name of a product used by diabetic patients as a sweetening agent. It belongs to the class of— (1) Carbohydrates (2) Peptides (3) Polyhydric alcohols (4) Alkaloids
Last Answer : Peptides