MCQ on Alkaloids




Alkaloids are nitrogen-containing organic compounds found in plants, often possessing potent physiological effects on humans and animals. They range from caffeine in coffee to morphine in opium, exhibiting diverse functions such as pain relief, stimulation, or toxicity. This is an MCQ on Alkaloids Structure, Functions with Examples.

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1. 
What are alkaloids?

2. 
Which alkaloid is primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of tobacco?

3. 
Quinine, an alkaloid derived from the cinchona tree, is used primarily for the treatment of:

4. 
Which alkaloid is commonly used as a local anesthetic in medical procedures?

5. 
The alkaloid atropine, derived from plants like belladonna, is used to:

6. 
Which alkaloid is known for its analgesic (pain-relieving) properties and is derived from the opium poppy?

7. 
Alkaloids, like vincristine and vinblastine, are used in the treatment of:

8. 
Which alkaloid is used to treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain?

9. 
The alkaloid ephedrine, found in plants like Ephedra sinica, is used as a:

10. 
What is the primary ecological role of alkaloids in plants?

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