Other Plant Chem (Final) Flashcards
1
Q
Monoterpene
A
10C (volatile)
Antiseptic
2
Q
Which classes of terpenes are volatile?
A
Mono (10C) and Sesquiterpenes (15C)
3
Q
Resin
A
Amorphous mix of terpenoid molecules and aromatic compounds
Solid/semisolid secreted by plants for protection
4
Q
Saponin
A
Triterpene attached to more than one sugar
Amphipathic
Steroidal - 27C
Tissue protectivechemoprotective
5
Q
Gum Resin
A
Resins with polysaccharides
6
Q
Inulin
A
Polysaccharide
Prebiotic
Soluble fiber
7
Q
What are the basic properties of an alkaloid?
A
N in ring structure
Alkaline nature