1
Question
Which of the following substances are used in making medicines?
Which of the following substances are used in making medicines?
Open in App
Solution
The correct options are
A Tannin
B Resin
C Gum
Plants secrete secondary metabolites that are used in medicine, leather and food industries.
∙ Gums are sticky substances produced by plants such as neem. They are utilised in medicines prepared for skin and dental diseases.
∙ Resins are viscous substances produced by gymnosperms. They are used in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medicines.
∙ Tannins are carbon compounds found in grapes and blueberry. They are used as antiseptics.
∙ Latex, secreted by rubber plants, is used for the preparation of rubber.
A Tannin
B Resin
C Gum
Plants secrete secondary metabolites that are used in medicine, leather and food industries.
∙ Gums are sticky substances produced by plants such as neem. They are utilised in medicines prepared for skin and dental diseases.
∙ Resins are viscous substances produced by gymnosperms. They are used in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medicines.
∙ Tannins are carbon compounds found in grapes and blueberry. They are used as antiseptics.
∙ Latex, secreted by rubber plants, is used for the preparation of rubber.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
