Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Nicotine is an alkaloid or not has to be indicated.
Concept Introduction:
Alkaloids are organic compounds that contain nitrogen atom in it and are extracted from plant material. Alkaloid means “like a base”. This says that alkaloids react with acids. More than 5000 compounds are isolated from plants and they are physiologically active. They all nearly contain
(b)
Interpretation:
Quinine is an alkaloid or not has to be indicated.
Concept Introduction:
Alkaloids are organic compounds that contain nitrogen atom in it and are extracted from plant material. Alkaloid means “like a base”. This says that alkaloids react with acids. More than 5000 compounds are isolated from plants and they are physiologically active. They all nearly contain amine as functional group in it.
(c)
Interpretation:
Morphine is an alkaloid or not has to be indicated.
Concept Introduction:
Alkaloids are organic compounds that contain nitrogen atom in it and are extracted from plant material. Alkaloid means “like a base”. This says that alkaloids react with acids. More than 5000 compounds are isolated from plants and they are physiologically active. They all nearly contain amine as functional group in it.
(d)
Interpretation:
Cocaine is an alkaloid or not has to be indicated.
Concept Introduction:
Alkaloids are organic compounds that contain nitrogen atom in it and are extracted from plant material. Alkaloid means “like a base”. This says that alkaloids react with acids. More than 5000 compounds are isolated from plants and they are physiologically active. They all nearly contain amine as functional group in it.
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