91. Match List I with List II
LIST I                                                                  LIST II
A. Ajmalicine                                                    I. Illicium verum
B. Anethole                                                       II. Papaver somniferum
C. Codeine                                                         III. Rauwolfia sepentina
D. Vincristine                                                  IV. Catharanthus roseus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A- III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
2. A- III, B- I, C-II, D-IV
3. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
4. A-I, B-III, C- II, D-IV

 

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Matching Medicinal Compounds with Their Plant Sources

In pharmacognosy and natural product chemistry, it’s essential to know the natural origins of medicinal compounds. Let’s match the following bioactive compounds with their respective plant sources.

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List I: Medicinal Compounds

• A. Ajmalicine

• B. Anethole

• C. Codeine

• D. Vincristine

List II: Plant Sources

• I. Illicium verum

• II. Papaver somniferum

• III. Rauwolfia serpentina

• IV. Catharanthus roseus

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Correct Match:

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Explanation of Each Match:

1. Ajmalicine – Rauwolfia serpentina:

   • An indole alkaloid used for its antihypertensive properties.

2. Anethole – Illicium verum:

   • A major component in anise oil, used for flavoring and mild medicinal purposes.

3. Codeine – Papaver somniferum:

   • An opiate alkaloid used for its analgesic and antitussive properties.

4. Vincristine – Catharanthus roseus:

   • An important anti-cancer alkaloid used in chemotherapy treatments.

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Correct Answer:

2. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

This pairing reflects the correct and widely accepted medicinal plant origins of these pharmacologically important compounds.