Cognosy Flashcards
What colour do u get for a positive result in Liebermann burchard?
Reddish brown ring in the middle of the 2 liquids
What colour do u get for a positive result in Liebermann burchard?
Reddish brown ring in the middle of the 2 liquids
B.source of Dioscorea
Dried tuber and rhizome of different varieties of dioscorea like D.villosa, D.composite, etc.
Family - dioscoracea
Precursor of emodin and it’s derv.
Beta keto methylenic acid intermediate
Precursor of alizarin
Mevolonic acid and shikimic acid
What compound is derived from phenylalanin
Prunacin (cyanogenitic glycoside)
What compound is derived from tyrosine
Dhurrin
Name a compound derived from valine
Linamarin
How many carbon atoms does a monoterpene have and what isoprene compound is it derived from?
C10 compound and geranyl pyrophosphate
Examples of monoterpenes
Menthol, limonene, geraniol, linalool, alpha pinene, citral
What compound is a sesquisterne derived from and how many carbon atoms does it have?
Farnesyl pyrophosphate and C15 compound
How many carbons does squalene have and what is it derived from?
C30 compound and 2(farnesyl pyrophosphate)
Examples of sesquisterene
Abscissic acid, termerone, santalene, zingiberone
Examples of geranyl geranyl pyrophosphate and how is it derived?
Gibberelin and phyton
(Farnesyl PP + IPP) = C20 compound
How are diterpenes formed and some examples
2(geranyl geranyl pyrophosphate) - C40 compound
Lycopene, carotenoids and beta carotene
How are diterpenes formed and some examples
2(geranyl geranyl pyrophosphate) - C40 compound
Lycopene, carotenoids and beta carotene
Which compound is considered to be the universal precursor?
Isoprene unit (C5)
Other name of tetraterpene
Phytoene
Active forms of isoprene unit
IPP & DMAPP
What is the colour for a +ve result on legal and Keller kiliani test?
Legal - deep red
Keller kiliani - Reddish brown to blue (b/w the junction of the liquids)
Synonym for dioscorea
Yam
B.source of podophyllum
Dried roots and rhizomes of P.peltatum and P.hexandrum
Family - berberidaceae
What colour does phlobaphene give when reacted with catechol and FeCl3
Brownish green
Which secondary metabolite can be used as an antidote for heavy metal poisoning?
Tannin
What is the colour for a +ve result on vannilin Hcl test?
Pink/red
What is the precursor of citral and linonene
Linanool
In what wavelength do carotenoids absorb light?
400-500nm (visible range)
How many double bonds do carotenoids have?
9-11
Example of hydrocarbon carotenoid
Beta carotene
What are oxygen containing carotenoids called?
Xanthophylls
Example of xanthophyll
Lutein
Which food has the highest known concentration of Lycopene?
Vietnamese gac fruit
Which food hs the highest known concentration of carotene per 100g of serving?
Dried carrots
What are the 2 main functions of carotenoids?
- To absorb light energy
- To prevent chlorophyll from damage
What is the colour of a positive test result in Grignard reaction for cyanogenetic glycosides?
Yellow to brick red (because of the evolution of CN)
Colour of a positive result in Cuprocyanate test?
Strip turning blue
Give sm examples for cyanogenetic glycosides?
Linamarin, amygdalin, prunacin, dhurrin, latoustralin
Synonym of bitter almond
Amygdala amara
B.source of Bitter Almond
Air dried ripe seeds of Prunus amygdalus
Family - Roseacea
What is the nucleus present in iridioid?
Cyclopentano pyran
B.source of podophyllum
Dried roots and rhizomes or P.peltatum and P.hexandrum
Family - Berberidaceae
What is the colour of a positive test result in Juglone test?
Pink colour
Colour obtained for the positive result in carotenoids?
Blue
What are the chemical tests specific for Naphthaquinones?
Juglone test and Dam Karrer test
Examples of Naphthaquinones
Lawsone, Lapachol, Alpha lapachone, beta lapachone, Juglone, Shikonine, Plumbagin
What is the name of Indian Gentian?
Gentiana kurroo
Examples of oleo resin
Canada resin, turpentine, ginger
Examples of oleo gum resin
Myrrh, asafoetida, gamboage
Example of pure resin
Hashish
Example of glyco resin
Podophyllum, Jalap
Example of balsum
Tolu balsam, Peru balsam, Benzoin, Storax
Examples of resinols
Peru balsam (peru resinotanol)
Examples of resinic acid
Myrrh (abietic acid) and Colophony (commiphoric acid)
Which are the only animals able to produce carotenoids?
Aphids and spider mites
How do u differentiate between P.peltatum and P.hexandrum?
Alc. extract + Cu acetate ->
A. Brown colour (P.hexandrum)
B. Green colour w/o ppt. (P.peltatum)
How do u differentiate between P.peltatum and P.hexandrum?
Alc. extract + Cu acetate ->
A. Brown colour (P.hexandrum)
B. Green colour w/o ppt. (P.peltatum)
What is Ethylene used for?
Fruit rippening
What is the Mechanism of action if Ethylene?
It increases the synthesis and release of dissolving compounds like Cellulase.
This leads to fruit rippening and leaf abscission
What are the uses of Cytokinin?
- Promotes growth of lateral bud
- Promotes cell division along with Auxin
- Breaks seed dormancy
- Promotes development of embryo
- Delays (senescence) or ageing in leaves
What is Cytokinin derived from?
Adenine
Where is cytokinin produced?
In the roots
What are the uses of Ethylene?
- Increases the cardenolide content in Digitalis lanata
- Enhances flow of rubber from 30%-130%
- Increases sennoside content in C.angustifolia
Give some examples of the synthetic derv. of Abscissic acid
Malic hydrazide
N-dimethyl amino succinamic acid
(Suppresses auxin production)
Write some uses of Mutation
- Irradiation of Datura species (same proportion of alkaloids)
- Irradiation of Mentha piperita (Wilt disease resistance)
- Irradiation of poppy seads (inc. Morphine content by 0.32-0.52%)
How can the yield of Capcasin be increased?
By mutation.
By treating Capsicum annum by Na azide and Ethyl methyl sulphonate.
Increases capcasin content by 20-60%
What is Palisade ratio?
Average number of palisade cells under each epidermal cell
What is Stomatal number?
Average number of stomata per mm² of epidermis
Stomatal index
Percentage proportion of number of stomata, from total number of epidermal cells of a leaf
Stomatal Index = [S/(E+S)]*100
Vein Islet number
Number of vein islets per mm² calculated from 4 contiguous sq.mm in the central part of lamina, midway between midrib and margin
Vein termination number
Number of vein terminations per mm² of leaf surface
Give examples for True alkaloids
Morphine, Quinine, Nicotine, Atropine, Ergotamine
Give examples for Protoalkaloids
Mescaline, Ephedrine, Yohimbine
Give examples for Pseudoalkaloids
Caffeine, Capcaisin, Ephedrine, Theobromine, Theophylline, Theacrine
What are True alkaloids and Protoalkaloids also called?
True alkaloids are also called Typical/Heterocyclic alkaloids
Protoalkaloids are also called Atypical/Non-heterocyclic alkaloids
Give some examples for Indole Alkaloids
Ergot, Nux-vomica, Physostigma, Vinca, Rawolfia
Examples of Phenanthrene/Isoquinoline derivative
Opium, Curare, Ipecacuanha
Examples of Tropane alkaloids
Belladonna, Datura, Hyoscyamus, Stramonium, Coca leaf
Examples of Purine alkaloids
Coffee, Tea, Coca
Examples of Quinoline derivative
Cinchona, Camptothea
Examples of Phenyl Ethylene amine derv.
Ephedra
Examples of Tropolone alkaloid
Colchicum
Examples of Imidazole alkaloid
Pilocarpine
What is “tropolone” also called?
Cyclo-hepta triene-ol-one ring