HLTH 340- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 50 pages long!)

• School: Emory University
• Department: Human Health Program
• Course: HLTH 340
• Professor: Quave

Document Summary

Major classes of medically relevant natural products derived from plants. What plant secondary metabolites and why plants make them. How sensory clues from plants help us understand a plant"s chemistry and thus its potential for use as a food or medicine. The study of the chemicals involved in the interactions of living organisms. Organic compounds not directly involved in basic survival of the organism (growth, development, or reproduction) Competitive warfare with other organisms in the community. Responsible for plant colors, flavors, and odors. Fight off bacterial and/or viral invasion/infection (in roots and above-ground parts) Since plants are sessile, these compounds are critical in either attracting or deterring other organisms as needed and can increase survival of the plant. Major groups of natural products from plants. Phenolics and polyphenols antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal activity. Can be as simple as a single substituted phenolic ring-- many exhibit antioxidant,