1. Write the classification of carbohydrates. Give the definition of the term “polysaccharides”. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of starch.
2. What are homopolysaccharides? Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of inulin.
3. What are heteropolysaccharides? Give examples with short characteristic for each group (physical, chemical and pharmacological properties, uses in medicine).
4. Describe physical and chemical properties of starch, identification tests, its uses in pharmaceutical industry. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of starch.
5. Describe qualitative tests for different carbohydrates. Describe the structure and role of pectins for human body.
6. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of mucilages. Describe their uses in medicine.
7. Give the definition of the term “lipids”. Describe the tests used for determination of quality in fatty oils. Which analytical significance do they have?
8. Describe the nomenclature of fatty acids. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of semi-drying fatty oil.
9. Describe the methods of obtaining of fatty oils. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of drying oils.
10. Write the general structure of a simple lipid. Characterize physical and chemical properties of lipids.
11. Characterize lipids of animal origin. Describe methods of their obtaining and usage in medicine.
12. Write the sources of solid fats. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of solid fats. Write possible methods of obtaining of fats.
13. Write the structures of aromatic organic acids. Describe the application of organic acids in medicine and cosmetology.
14. Write the types of classification of vitamins with examples for each group. Write Latin names of medicinal plant material, plant sources and families of the plants – sources of carotenoids.
15. Write the definition of the term “Organic acids”. Describe the classification of these compounds with examples of structures.
16. Describe aliphatic vitamins – write structures, sources, uses in medicine. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of ascorbic acid.
17. Describe alicyclic vitamins – write structures, sources, uses in medicine. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of carotenoids.
18. Describe fat-soluble vitamins – write structures, sources (Latin names of plants and their families), uses in medicine.
19. Write the structures of dicarboxylic organic acids. Describe the application of organic acids in medicine and cosmetology.
20. Write the structure of vitamin K. Characterize its function in the human body and the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of phylloquinone.
21. Describe the difference between Rosa species in the chemical constituents and appearance of fruits. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of ascorbic acid.
22. Write the structure of ascorbic and dehydroascorbic acid, describe its importance for the human body. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of ascorbic acid.
23. Describe the importance of macro- and microelements for the human body. Write the Latin names of plants and their families, which are the sources of silicic acid.