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1
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Which drug was isolated from bark?

A

Quinine

2
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Which plant extract was morphine synthesised from?

A

Opium

3
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Which plant extract was taxol synthesised from?

A

Yew tree

4
Q

Willow tree was used to produce which drug?

A

Aspirin

5
Q

When competing for nutrients, why do fungi have an advantage over bacteria?

A

Because fungi are capable of producing anti-bacterial agents

6
Q

Secondary metabolites are essential in life processes such as growth and life maintenance. True or false?

A

False

7
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How are secondary metabolites classified?

A

Based on structure - which depends on the way in which they are built up

8
Q

Beta lactam antibiotics e.g. penicillin belong to which class of secondary metabolites?

A

Specialised amino acids and peptides

9
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Which two drugs are examples of aromatic and non-aromatic polyketides?

A

Aromatic - tetracycline

Non-aromatic - erythromycin

10
Q

What are terpenoids and steroids assembled from?

A

Isoprene units

11
Q

What is the terpenoid that is used in the treatment of ovarian and breast cancer?

A

Taxol

12
Q

Give two examples of alkaloids

A

Ephedrine

Papaverine