NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: CHM318
COURSE TITLE: NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY I
TIME ALLOWED: 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ANY FOUR (4) QUESTIONS. EACH QUESTION CARRIES 171/2MARKS.
1a. Explain briefly the term “Alkaloids”. (71/2marks)
1b. Discuss concisely the application of Alkaloids. (10marks)
2a. Define “Terpenes”. (51/2marks)
2b. Write short notes on: (12marks)
I. Monoterpenes
II. Diterpenes
3. Discuss elaborately, the biosynthesis of steroids. (171/2marks)
4a. Discuss briefly on the properties of Alkaloids. (71/2marks)
4b. How are Alkaloids extracted from Plants? (10marks)
5a. Define “Steroids”. (31/2marks)
5b. Discuss briefly the Metabolism of Steroids. (10marks)
5c. What is Stereoidogenesis? (4marks)
6. Discuss elaborately, the importance of Terpenes. (171/2marks)
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