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mariarad [96]
3 years ago
9

A class of substances known as __________ are used for their medicinal properties.

Chemistry
2 answers:
salantis [7]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Alkaloids

Explanation:

Alkaloids are organic compounds that are rich in nitrogen which are commonly found in plants though some may be prepared artificially.

Alkaloids helps in protecting plants against pathogens and animals. However they could also be useful in human and veterinary medicine. They have various pharmacological effects. Example of alkaloids include:

Morphine:They can be used to cure and relief pain

Quinine:fight malaria infection

Chelerythrine: fight bacteria .

All these are found in various plants.

Misha Larkins [42]3 years ago
6 0

Answer: Alkaloids

A class of substances known as alkaloids are used for their medicinal properties.

Explanation:

Alkaloids are small but complex organic substances with at least one nitrogen atom in its ring structure. Hence, they have strong basic properties, and are produced in naturally by some plants.

Examples of alkaloids and their medicinal properties are as follows:

- caffeine, used in certain drug and drinks to stimulate the nervous system

- morphine, used to reduce pain and induce sleep in humans.

- cocaine, nicotine etc

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