Quiz on Liquorice and Cinnamon

What is the important part of the plant is Liquorice considered ?

• Dried decorticated bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum

• Dried peeled or unpeeled roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra

• Dried leaves of Glycyrrhiza glabra

• Dried flowers of Cinnamomum zeylanicum

What are the key elements of Liquorice under the microscope ?

• Crystal sheath and pitted xylem vessels

• warty hairs

• glandular hair

• all of the above

What type of cells are abundant in Cinnamon powder?

• Parenchyma cells

• Xylem vessels

• Cork cells

• Sclereids

Which glycoside is known for its laxative properties?

• Cardiac glycosides

• Saponins

• Flavonoids

• Anthraquinones

What is the main characteristic of Saponins?

• They are primarily found in roots.

• They are used as flavoring agents.

• They form colloidal solutions in water, that stays persistent for 5mins

• They are sweet-tasting compounds.

What test is used to identify Cardiac glycosides?

• Froth test

• FeCl3 test

• Bornträger test

• Baljet's test

Which of the following is a characteristic of Tannins?

• They are hydrolyzed by acids.

• They are not hydrolyzed by acids.

• They are sweet-tasting.

• They are primarily found in bark.

What is the primary component of Glycosides that has the pharmacological role?

• Flavonoid

• Tannin

• Saponin

• Aglycone

Which part of the plant does Cinnamon bark originate from?

• Flowers

• Shoots of coppiced trees

• Roots

• Leaves

What color indicates a positive result in Baljet's test for Cardiac glycosides?

• Green

• Blue

• Orange

• Red