Q36 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (25 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry
Which from following is useful to extract analgesic and antimicrobial compounds?
- ATurmeric
- BCinnamon
- CCitrus fruit
- Correct answerDClove
Solution
Analysis of medicinal plant properties: The identification focuses on plants containing compounds with both analgesic and antimicrobial effects.
Turmeric (A) contains curcumin, which demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory analgesic properties and antimicrobial activity against various pathogens.
Cinnamon (B) contains cinnamaldehyde, exhibiting strong antimicrobial effects and anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to analgesic applications.
Citrus fruit (C) primarily provides vitamin C and antioxidants, lacking the specific potent analgesic and antimicrobial compounds found in medicinal spices.
Clove (D) contains eugenol, a well-established analgesic compound particularly effective in dental applications, with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
The plants providing both analgesic and antimicrobial compounds are A, B, and D.
$\boxed{\text{A, B, D}}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.