lecture 4

The mucilage in Foenugreek is located in......& tested with...

• epidermis, ruthenium red

• epidermis , methylene blue

• endosperm, methylene blue

Among the uses of Foenugreek

• laxative

• antihyperglycemic

• lactaguogue

• all the above

The wall of endosperm in Nux vomica seed is formed of

• lignin

• cellulose

• hemicellulose

• non of the above

The wall of epidermal cells in nux vomica is formed of

• cellulose

• lignin

• hemicellulose

• non of the above

Mount a little powdered Nux vomica in 1 or 2 drops of iodine T.S. yields

• blue color

• green color

• brown ppt