Questions:

Q1 Explain the main characteristics of the products (molecules) of the Shikimic Acid

pathway, and give three examples of specific products (name structure) from this

pathway.

Q2 Explain photosynthesis, including all the major steps and reactions!

In your description, make sure to also include an explanation of:

-the numbering of Photosystem I and Photosystem II – why are they called “I” and

“II”?

-the connection between the light reaction and dark reaction, why are they called

“light” and “dark” reactions, what is the end product of each reaction and how are

they connected?

Q3 Choose three different polysaccharides from your course literature and describe

1) their monosaccharide unit/residues they are built of, 2) their origin and 3) their

pharmaceutical use.

Q4 Describe two crude drugs from your course literature: Description of what the

crude drug consists of, its production and its medicinal application.

Q5 Briefly describe the action of adaptogens using an example.

Q6 Shikimic acid pathway is operative in most organisms, except one kingdom of

life. In which kingdom is the shikimic acid pathway not operative? Discuss your view

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from an evolutionary point of view of what could be the explanation of this?