Question

Match List - I with List - II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
• C. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Hint:

Often the Name of the compound is a hint for the Genus: Azadiracht-in $\rightarrow$ Azadiracht-a; Vasic-ine $\rightarrow$ Vasic-a.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Many medicinal and agricultural compounds are secondary metabolites produced by specific plant species. These can often be produced in vitro using cell suspension cultures.

Step 1: Linking Names to Genus.
Azadirachtin (A) is the famous insecticidal compound derived from the Neem tree, Azadirachta indica (II). Vasicine (C) is an alkaloid used for respiratory issues, sourced from the Malabar Nut, Adhatoda vasica (I).

Step 2: Identifying Industrial Alkaloids.
Ajmalicine (D) is an important antihypertensive drug produced by the Periwinkle plant, Catharanthus roseus (III). Cathin (B) (also related to quassinoids) is associated with Brucea javanica (IV) in this specific context of industrial cell culture production.

Step 3: Final Match.
The correct associations are A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.