Herbology wk 10 Flashcards
1
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The study of plant chemicals (metabolites):
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phytochemistry
2
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Primary metabolites:
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carbohydrates amino acids/nucleic acids proteins lipids vitamins
3
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Secondary metabolites:
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not essential to growth & reproduction
defensives * antimicrobials * antioxidants * antifeedants signaling * hormones attractants * volatile oils
4
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Conversion of carbon to glucose is called:
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photosynthesis
5
Q
Phenolics or polyphenols:
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aromatic alcohols weak acids reducing agents (antioxidants) UV light absorbers pigments defensives
6
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Alkaloids are:
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nitrogen-containing bases biosynthesized from amino acids highly bioactive, toxic reactive easily isolated
7
Q
Terpenes are made from:
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repeating isoprene units (C5)
mono - C10 sesqui - C15 di - C20 tri - C30 carotenoids - C40
8
Q
An agent that induces drowsiness & sleep:
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hypnotic / soporific
9
Q
Passion fruit - part used:
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fruit
seeds
10
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Passion flower - part used:
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flower
aerial parts
leaves
11
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Passion flower - constituents:
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alkaloids
flavonoids
glycosides
12
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Passion flower - actions:
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sleep inducing
antispasmodic
13
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Valerian - part used:
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root
14
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Valerian - constituents:
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volatile oils iridoids sesquiterpenes alkaloids phenolic acids flavonoids choline caffeic acid fatty acid
15
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Valerian - actions:
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nervine
calming/sedating
antispasmodic
hypnotic
