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Lecture 2 - Plants Around Us Flashcards

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Alkaloids

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known for psychoactive effects, caffeine, opiate

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Aromatic

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Coumarins

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antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and vasodilatory activity

stimulate microphages

used in treatment of vitiligo, eczema, and psoriasis

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Essential Oil

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Glycosides

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sugar moiety + non-sugar portion

remain bio-inactive until hydrolyzed

hydrophilic

ex:
found in cabbage/ mustard family (brassicaceae)

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Primary Metabolites

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Quinones

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responsible for “browning” in fruits/ veggies

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Secondary Metabolites

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Organic compounds NOT directly involved in basic survival of the organism

ex: attracting pollinators, defense - acorns under oak trees preventing other plant growth

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Tannins

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ability to “tan” leather, has astringent properties

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Terpenoids

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responsible for plant fragrance

activity against viruses, fungi, bacteria, and protozoa

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flavonoids

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phenolic compounds, strongly antioxidant

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