KVV E-Modules

Taxus brevifolia belongs to which family?

A: Solanaceae B: Taxaceae C: Fabaceae D: Rutaceae

The major anticancer constituent isolated from Taxus brevifolia is:

A: Morphine B: Quinine C: Paclitaxel D: Atropine

Taxus brevifolia is commonly known as:

A: Neem B: Pacific yew C: Cinchona D: Senna

Paclitaxel obtained from Taxus brevifolia is mainly used as:

A: Antimalarial agent B: Anticancer agent C: Antifungal agent D: Analgesic

Which part of Taxus brevifolia was originally used for extraction of paclitaxel?

A: Leaves B: Roots C: Bark D: Flowers

The active constituent paclitaxel belongs to which class of compounds?

A: Alkaloids B: Glycosides C: Terpenoids D: Tannins

Taxus brevifolia is native to:

A: India B: South America C: North America D: Africa

The leaves of Taxus brevifolia are generally:

A: Broad and hairy B: Needle-shaped C: Heart-shaped D: Compound leaves

Paclitaxel acts by:

A: Inhibiting protein synthesis B: Stabilizing microtubules C: Blocking histamine receptors D: Increasing gastric secretion

The leaves of Taxus brevifolia are arranged:

A: Opposite B: Alternate C: Spiral D: Whorled