WorksheetsPlant metabolite overview
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which specific class of secondary metabolites is characterized by the presence of at least one nitrogen atom, usually in a heterocyclic ring?
Alkaloids
Tannins
Flavonoids
Saponins
In a phytochemical screening, the formation of an orange or reddish-brown precipitate after adding Dragendorff’s reagent indicates the presence of which metabolite?
Alkaloids
Tannins
Flavonoids
Saponins
The Shinoda test (Mg + conc. HCl) is the standard qualitative test for which group of compounds, typically producing a pink to magenta color?
Alkaloids
Tannins
Flavonoids
Saponins
Which metabolite group is known as 'Nature’s Bandages' because they precipitate proteins to form a protective layer over wounds and treat diarrhea?
Alkaloids
Tannins
Coumarins
Saponins
During a Bornträger test, the ammonia layer turns bright pink or red. This result is positive for which metabolite?
Condensed Tannins
Steroids
Anthraquinones
Saponins
Which test involves suspending yellow sodium picrate paper over a crushed plant sample to detect the release of toxic Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) gas?
Keller-Kiliani Test
Salkowski Test
Guignard Test
Shinoda test
A student observes a bright blue fluorescence under UV light at 365 nm in an alcoholic plant extract. After adding NaOH, the fluorescence intensifies. Which compound is likely present?
Alkaloids
Coumarins
Saponins
Anthraquinones
The Keller-Kiliani test produces a reddish-brown ring at the junction and a blue-green color in the upper acetic acid layer. What specific component of a cardiac glycoside is being detected?
Steroid Nucleus
Alkaloid Nitrogen
2,6-deoxysugars
The Unsaturated Lactone Ring
Which class of tannins produces a 'blue-black' precipitate when reacted with Ferric Chloride solution?
Condensed Tannins
Hydrolysable Tannins
Simple phenolic
Flavonoids
What is the structural difference between a 'Cardenolide' and a 'Bufadienolide' cardiac glycoside?
Cardenolides have a 5-membered lactone ring, while Bufadienolides have a 6-membered lactone ring.
Cardenolides are derived from amino acids, while Bufadienolides are pure steroids.
Cardenolides contain nitrogen, whereas Bufadienolides do not.
Cardenolides lack a sugar moiety at the C3 position.
