Quiz Answer Key
PINENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is pinene?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of pinene?
ANSWER: D – Turpentine, Pine, Woody, Balsam
Question #3: How common is pinene in cannabis?
ANSWER: A – Top 3
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for pinene?
ANSWER: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 uses of pinene in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, ovidical, nematicidal, herbivore repellant, antifungal, insect repellant, allelopathic agent, larvicidal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of pinene:
ANSWER: Stress treatment, antioxidant, insect repellant, anti-parasitic, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, cancer treatment, aspirin toxicity treatment, UVA damage protection
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is β-caryophyllene?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of β-caryophyllene?
ANSWER: D – Spicy, Cloves, Dry
Question #3: How common is β-caryophyllene in cannabis?
ANSWER: B – Top 3
Question #4: Why is β-caryophyllene considered a dietary cannabinoid?
ANSWER: B – β-caryophyllene selectively binds to CB2 receptors
Question #5: Name 2 uses of β-caryophyllene in plants:
ANSWER: Indirect defense, antibacterial, insect repellant, insecticide, oviposition deterrent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of β-caryophyllene:
ANSWER: Addiction treatment, chronic pain management, antiinflammatory, high cholesterol, diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, canine dental plaque
MYRCENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is myrcene?
ANSWER: D – Acyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of myrcene?
ANSWER: B – Balsam, Pepper, Wood, Spice
Question #3: How common is myrcene in cannabis?
ANSWER: A – Top 3
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for myrcene?
ANSWER: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 uses of myrcene in plants:
ANSWER: Insect trap, insect repellant, allelopathich agent, indirect defense, antibacterial
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of myrcene:
ANSWER: Anti-ulcer, antibacterial, breast cancer treatment, antioxidant, ischemic stroke, sedative, osteoarthritis, anti-Leishmaniasis
LIMONENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is limonene?
ANSWER: D – Monocyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of limonene?
ANSWER: C – Depends on the isomer
Question #3: How common is limonene in cannabis?
ANSWER: B – Top 5
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for limonene?
Answer: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 uses of limonene in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticide, ovicide, larvicide, oviposition deterrent, antifeedant, nematicidal, chemical communication, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of limonene:
ANSWER: Cancer treatment, antimicrobial, UV radiation protection, antifungal, antifibrotic, herpes treatment, lung protective agent
HUMULENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is α-humulene?
ANSWER: D – Monocyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of α-humulene?
ANSWER: B – Hops, Woody, Spicy, Clove, Bitter
Question #3: How common is α-humulene in cannabis?
ANSWER: B – Top 10
Question #4: Which plant is α-humulene named after?
ANSWER: A – Hops
Question #5: Name 2 uses of α-humulene in plants:
ANSWER: Allelopathic agent, antifungal, insecticide, larvicide
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of α-humulene:
ANSWER: Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, mosquito-borne disease prevention, antibacterial
LINALOOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is linalool?
ANSWER: C – Acyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of linalool?
ANSWER: D – Depends on the isomer
Question #3: How common is linalool in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for linalool?
ANSWER: D – C10H18O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of linalool in plants:
ANSWER: Antifeedant, oviposition deterrent, allelopathic agent, nematicidal, indirect defense, insecticidal, antibacterial
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of linalool:
ANSWER: Antibacterial synergist, anti-inflammatory, treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, anti-cancer, prevention of mosquito-borne illness, Schistosomiasis, antifungal, anti-lice, Alzheimer’s disease
BISABOLOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is α-bisabolol?
ANSWER: C – Monocyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of α-bisabolol?
ANSWER: B – Sweet, Floral, Balsamic, Tangy
Question #3: How common is α-bisabolol in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for α-bisabolol?
ANSWER: D – C15H26O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of α-bisabolol in plants:
ANSWER: Antiphytoviral, allelopathic agent, antifeedant, insecticide, larvicide, oviposition deterrent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of α-bisabolol:
ANSWER: Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, gastroprotective agent, antinociceptive, treatment for Leishmaniasis
NEROLIDOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is nerolidol?
ANSWER: A – Acyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of nerolidol?
ANSWER: B – Floral, Woody, Green, Citrus
Question #3: How common is nerolidol in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for nerolidol?
ANSWER: D – C15H26O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of nerolidol in plants:
ANSWER: Antibacterial, indirect defense, allelopahic agent, insect repellant, larvicidal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of nerolidol:
ANSWER: Sensitize bacteria, antifungal, anti-tumor, antimalarial, trypanocidal, Parkinson Disease, sedative, kindling treatment, Schistosomiasis, Leishmaniasis
OCIMENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is ocimene?
ANSWER: D – Acyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of ocimene?
ANSWER: C – Lavender/Floral, Green, Woody, Tropical
Question #3: How common is ocimene in cannabis?
ANSWER: B – Top 10
Question #4: Which word/plant is ocimene named after?
ANSWER: B – Ancient Greek word for Basil
Question #5: Name 2 uses of ocimene in plants:
ANSWER: Allelopathic agent, oviposition deterrent, attract pollinators, indirect defense, antioxidant, antifungal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of ocimene:
ANSWER: Anti-tumor, anti-cancer, mosquitocidial, mosquito repellant, anti-schistosomiasis, anti-leischmaniasis, antibacterial, antifungal, antityrpanosomal, anti-inflammatory
TERPINOLENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is terpinolene?
ANSWER: D – Monocyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of terpinolene?
ANSWER: B – Pine, Turpentine, Citrus, Woody
Question #3: How common is terpinolene in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for terpinolene?
ANSWER: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 uses of terpinolene in plants:
ANSWER: Antifungal, antifeedant, larvicidal, insecticidal, antibacterial, UV-B radiation protectant, attract pollinators
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of terpinolene:
ANSWER: Antibacterial, anti-cancer, insecticide, antifungal, antiviral, sedative, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
FENCHOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is fenchol?
ANSWER: D – Bicyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of fenchol?
ANSWER: C – Camphor, Citrus, Wood, Pine
Question #3: How common is fenchol in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 15
Question #4: What is the chemical forumla for fenchol?
ANSWER: D – C10H18O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of fenchol in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, antifungal, antifeedant
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of fenchol:
ANSWER: Antibacterial, antifungal, acaricidal
TERPINEOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is terpineol?
ANSWER: D – Monocyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of terpineol?
ANSWER: B – Lilac, Floral, Woody, Lime
Question #3: How common is terpineol in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 12
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for terpineol?
ANSWER: C – C10H18O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of terpineol in plants:
ANSWER: Antifungal, insect repellant, antimicrobial, insecticidal, larvicidal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of terpineol:
ANSWER: Analgesic, Fibromyalgia, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-tumor, hypertension
GUAIOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is guaiol?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of guaiol?
ANSWER: D – Rose, Floral, Woody, Tea
Question #3: How common is guaiol in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 20
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for guaiol?
ANSWER: A – C15H26O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of guaiol in plants:
ANSWER: Acaricidal, insecticidal, antibacterial
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of guaiol:
ANSWER: Antifungal, dental caries, anti-leishmaniasis, lung cancer treatment, mosquito control, Klebsiella pneumoniae, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
CARYOPHYLLENE OXIDE
Question #1: What type of terpene is caryophyllene oxide?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of caryophyllene oxide?
ANSWER: D – Woody, Carrot, Spice, Dry
Question #3: How common is caryophyllene oxide in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Less Common
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for caryophyllene oxide?
ANSWER: C – C15H24O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of caryophyllene oxide in plants:
ANSWER: Antifungal, indirect defense, antifeedant
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of caryophyllene oxide:
ANSWER: Analgesic, antiprotozoal, antifungal, anti-cancer, antimalarial, acaricidal, herpes simplex virus, trypanocidal
PHYTOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is phytol?
ANSWER: C – Acyclic Diterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of phytol?
ANSWER: B – Floral, Balsamic, Waxy, Green
Question #3: How common is phytol in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 20
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for phytol?
ANSWER: D – C20H40O
Question #5: From what pigment in plants is phytol derived?
ANSWER: Chloryphyll
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of phytol:
ANSWER: Anti-cancer, anti-tumor, anticonvulsant, antiallergen, antioxidant, immune system enhancer, antituberculosis, anti-inflammatory, antischistomiasis
CAMPHENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is camphene?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of camphene?
ANSWER: A – Camphoraceous, Piney, Woody, Green
Question #3: How common is camphene in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 20
Question #4: Which is the chemical formula for camphene?
ANSWER: B – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 uses of camphene in plants:
ANSWER: Ovicidal, larvicidal, mosquitocidal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of camphene:
ANSWER: Antioxidant, treatment for cardiovascular disease, antibacterial, bone repair, hepatoxicity preventative, treatment for breast cancer, Alzheimer’s
BORNEOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is borneol?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of borneol?
ANSWER: C – Camphor, Spice, Mint, Wood
Question #3: How common is borneol in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 20
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for borneol?
ANSWER: C – C10H18O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of borneol in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, insecr repellant, antimicrobial
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of borneol:
ANSWER: Treatment for stroke and dementia, cross Blood Brain Barrier (BBB), epilepsy, anti-inflammatory, DNA protective agent, acaricidal, antifungal synergist, analgesic
CARENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is carene?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of carene?
ANSWER: B – Sweet, Fir, Turpentine, Coniferous
Question #3: How common is carene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 20
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for carene?
ANSWER: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 uses of carene in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, antibacterial, antifungal, antifeedant, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of carene:
ANSWER: Alzheimer’s, anthelminitic, antifungal, mosquito repellant, antioxidant
PHELLANDRENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is phellandrene?
ANSWER: A – Monocyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of phellandrene?
ANSWER: B – Citrus, Pepper, Terpenic, Wood
Question #3: How common is phellandrene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 20
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for phellandrene?
ANSWER: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 uses of phellandrene in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, antioxidant, antibacterial, insect repellant, antifungal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of phellandrene:
ANSWER: Anticancer, analgesic, antibacterial
TERPINENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is terpinene?
ANSWER: D – Monocyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of terpinene?
ANSWER: C – Citrus, Woody, Terpenic, Spicy
Question #3: How common is terpinene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 20
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for terpinene?
ANSWER: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 biological roles of terpinene in plants:
ANSWER: Attract pollinators, nematicidal, insecticidal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of terpinene:
ANSWER: Acaricidal, treatment for acne, anti-inflammatory, vaginitis, antioxidant, anticholinasterase, antifungal, trypanocidal
FARNESENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is Farnesene?
ANSWER: C – Acyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of farnesene?
ANSWER: B – Woody, Green, Floral, Sweet
Question #3: How common is farnesene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for farnesene?
ANSWER: B – C15H24
Question #5: Name 2 uses of farnesene in plants:
ANSWER: Indirect defense, insecticidal, insect repellant, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of farnesene:
ANSWER: Anti-leishmanial, breast cancer treatment, antioxidant, neuroprotective agent, anti-cavity
1,8-CINEOLE (EUCALYPTOL)
Question #1: What type of terpene is 1,8-cineole?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of 1,8-cineole?
ANSWER: C – Mint, Cooling, Camphor, Spice
Question #3: How common is 1-8-cineole in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for 1-8, cineole?
ANSWER: D – C10H18O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of 1,8-cineole in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of 1,8-cineole:
ANSWER: Anti-cancer, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, Alzheimer’s disease, analgesic
ISOPULEGOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is isopulegol?
ANSWER: C – Monocyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of isopulegol?
ANSWER: D – Mint, Cool, Herbal, Green
Question #3: How common is isopulegol in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for isopulegol?
ANSWER: B – C10H18O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of isopulegol in plants:
ANSWER: Insect repellant, insecticidal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of isopulegol:
ANSWER: Analgesic, antinociceptive, antituberculosis, treatment for lead poisoning, drug delivery enhancer, antidepressant, antianxiety, antiulcer, anticonvulsant, antifungal
GERANIOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is geraniol?
ANSWER: D – Acyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of geraniol?
ANSWER: C – Floral, Sweet, Citrus, Waxy
Question #3: How common is geraniol in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for geraniol?
ANSWER: B – C10H18O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of geraniol in plants:
ANSWER: Antifungal, nematicidal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of geraniol:
ANSWER: Strong anti-cancer, antifungal, antiulcerogenic, Irritiable Bowel Syndrome, mosquitocidal, anthelmintic agent, insecticidal, Parkinson’s Disease, antibacterial
VALENCENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is valencene?
ANSWER: D- Bicyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of valencene?
ANSWER: B – Citrus, Woody, Sweet, Grapefruit
Question #3: How common is valencene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for valencene?
ANSWER: C – C15H24
Question #5: What is the most common commercial source for valencene?
ANSWER: Valencia organes
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of valencene:
ANSWER: Anti-cancer, antituberculosis, treatment for sepsis, anti-allergen, anthelmintic agent
SABINENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is sabinene?
ANSWER: D – Bicyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of sabinene?
ANSWER: B – Woody, Terpenic, Spicy, Camphor
Question #3: How common is sabinene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for sabinene?
ANSWER: C – C10H16
Question #5: Name 2 biological roles of sabinene in plants:
ANSWER: Antifeedant, allelopathic agent, antifungal, insect repellant
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of sabinene:
ANSWER: Sedative, antibacterial, acaracidal. larvicidal, antifungal, anti-schistosomiasis, colon cancer treatment, prevention of muscular atrophy, anti-inflammatory
CAMPHOR
Question #1: What type of terpene is camphor?
ANSWER: C – Monocyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of camphor?
ANSWER: C – Camphoreous, Cool, Medicinal, Herbaceous
Question #3: How common is camphor in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for camphor?
ANSWER: B – C10H16O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of camphor in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, allelopathic agent, antifeedant, antifungal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of camphor:
ANSWER: Antifungal, DNA repair agent, anticonvulsant, circulatory aid, larvicidal, respiratory stimulant
MENTHOL
Question #1: What type of terpene is menthol?
ANSWER: D – Monocyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of menthol?
ANSWER: C – Cooling, Minty, Aromatic, Fresh
Question #3: How common is menthol in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for menthol?
ANSWER: B – C10H20O
Question #5: Describe the appearance of commercial samples of menthol:
ANSWER: Waxy, clear, or white crystalline solids
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of menthol:
ANSWER: Absorption enhancer, treatment for depression, analgesic agent, anti-cancer, anti-peristalis, anti-ulcer, anti-MRSA
ALPHA CEDRENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is cedrene?
ANSWER: C – Tricyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of cedrene?
ANSWER: A – Woody, Cedar, Sweet, Fresh
Question #3: How common is cedrene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for cedrene?
ANSWER: C – C15H24
Question #5: What feature makes cedrene a tricyclic sesquiterpene?
ANSWER: Tricyclic; presence of 3 rings. Sesquiterpene: C15 configuration
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of cedrene:
ANSWER: Anticancer, antibacterial, antiobesity
GERANYL ACETATE
Question #1: What type of terpene is geranyl acetate?
ANSWER: D – Non-cyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of geranyl acetate?
ANSWER: C – Green, Floral, Fruity, Lavender
Question #3: How common is geranyl acetate in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for geranyl acetate?
ANSWER: B – C12H20O2
Question #5: What feature makes geranyl acetate a monoterpenoid?
ANSWER: The occurrence of an oxygen atom; the molecule is oxygenated.
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of geranyl acetate:
ANSWER: Antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer, antinociceptive
CYMENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is cymene?
ANSWER: A – Monocyclic Monoterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of cymene?
ANSWER: C – Citrus, Woody, Terpenic, Spicy
Question #3: How common is cymene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for cymene?
ANSWER: D – C10H14
Question #5: Name 2 uses of cymene in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, antioxidant, allelopathic agent, antifungal
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of cymene:
ANSWER: Anticancer, antimicrobial, treatment for MRSA, treatment for pulmonary diseases, acaricidal, antinociceptive, scolicidal
PULEGONE
Question #1: What type of terpene is pulegone?
ANSWER: A – Monocyclic Monoterpenoid
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of pulegone?
ANSWER: C – Mint, Cool, Green, Herbaceous
Question #3: How common is pulegone in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Less Common
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for pulegone?
ANSWER: A – C10H16O
Question #5: Name 2 uses of pulegone in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, allelopathic agent, antifeedant
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of pulegone:
ANSWER: Anticancer, antimicrobial, vaginosis, nematicidal, acaricidal, acquatic bacteriacide
BERGAMOTENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is bergamotene?
ANSWER: C – Bicyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of bergamotene?
ANSWER: B – Woody, Warm, Green, Citrus
Question #3: How common is bergamotene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for bergamotene?
ANSWER: B – C15H24
Question #5: Name 2 uses of bergamotene in plants:
ANSWER: Attract pollinators, indirect defense
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of bergamotene:
ANSWER: Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, mosquito control agent, treatment for psoriasis
ELEMENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is elemene?
ANSWER: B – Monocyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor and aroma profile of elemene?
ANSWER: C – Herbal, Waxy, Fresh, Green
Question #3: How common is elemene in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for elemene?
ANSWER: D – C15H24
Question #5: Name 2 uses of elemene in plants:
ANSWER: Indirect defense, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of elemene:
ANSWER: Anticancer, cancer drug synergist, treatment for brain and spinal cord injury, treatment for cardiovascualr disease, antiulcer, Multiple Sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, mosquitocidal
AROMADENDRENE
Question #1: What type of terpene is aromadendrene?
ANSWER: C – Tricyclic Sesquiterpene
Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of aromadendrene?
ANSWER: D – Woody, Earthy
Question #3: How common is aromdendrene in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 40
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for aromadendrene?
ANSWER: C – C15H24
Question #5: What feature makes aromadendrene a tricyclic sesquiterpene?
ANSWER: Tricyclic due to occurrence of 3 rings, sesquiterpene because of C15 arrangement
Question #6: Aromadendron trees are now known as what type of tree:
ANSWER: Eucalyptus tree
CANNFLAVIN A
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is cannflavin A?
ANSWER: B – Flavone
Question #2: The base flavonoid in the biosynthesis of cannflavin A is:
ANSWER: D – Luteolin
Question #3: How common is cannflavin A in cannabis?
ANSWER: A – Top 3
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for cannflavin A?
ANSWER: C – C26H28O6
Question #5: Which researcher discovered and coined the name for the molecule cannflavin A?
ANSWER: B – Barrett
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of cannflavin A:
ANSWER: Anti-inflammatory, Alzheimer’s disease
CANNFLAVIN B
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is cannflavin B?
ANSWER: D – Flavone
Question #2: The base flavonoid in the biosynthesis of cannflavin B is:
ANSWER: D – Luteolin
Question #3: How common is cannflavin B in cannabis?
ANSWER: A – Top 3
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for cannflavin B?
ANSWER: B – C21H20O6
Question #5: Which researcher discovered and coined the name for the molecule cannflavin B?
ANSWER: B – Barrett
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of cannflavin B:
ANSWER: Antileishmanial, treatment for pancreatic cancer
ORIENTIN
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is orientin?
ANSWER: D – Flavone
Question #2: The base flavonoid in the biosynthesis of orientin is:
ANSWER: D – Luteolin
Question #3: How common is orientin in cannabis?
ANSWER: A – Top 3
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for orientin?
ANSWER: D – C21H20O11
Question #5: Name two biological roles of orientin in plants:
ANSWER: Abiotic stress reliever, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of orientin:
ANSWER: Anticancer, neuroprotective agent, treatment for neuropathy, cardioprotective agent, atherosclerosis, anti-inflammatory, osteoporosis, diabetes, treatment for retinal diseases, antiobesity, analgesic, genoprotective agent, antioxidant
RUTIN
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is rutin?
ANSWER: A – Flavonol
Question #2: The base components in the biosynthesis of rutin are:
ANSWER: C – Quercetin and Rutinose
Question #3: How common is rutin in cannabis?
ANSWER: B – Top 5
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for rutin?
ANSWER: D – C27H30O16
Question #5: Name two biological roles of rutin in plants:
ANSWER: Allelopathic agent, antibacterial
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of rutin:
ANSWER: Treatment for DNA damage, neuroprotective agent, Parkinson’s disease, immunomodulatory agent, treatment for radiation injury, antinephrotoxicity, treatment for UV radiation damage, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, treatment for; liver disease, lung injury, postmenopausal syndrome; cardioprotective agent, renal protective agent, anti-aging agent
APIGENIN
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is apigenin?
ANSWER: D – Flavone
Question #2: The base component in the biosynthesis of apigenin is:
ANSWER: C – Naringen
Question #3: How common is apigenin in cannabis?
ANSWER: B – Top 5
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for apigenin?
ANSWER: B – C15H10O5
Question #5: Name two biological roles of apigenin in plants:
ANSWER: Insecticidal, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of apigenin:
ANSWER: Potent antic-cancer, cancer drug synergist, UV radiation protection, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, liver protective agent, lung protective agent, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney protective agent, osteoporosis, treatment for heart attack, treatment for vitiligo
QUERCETIN
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is quercetin?
ANSWER: C – Flavonol
Question #2: The base component in the biosynthesis of quercetin is:
ANSWER: C – Naringen
Question #3: How common is quercetin in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for quercetin?
ANSWER: C – C15H10O7
Question #5: What is the primary known biological role of quercetin in plants?
ANSWER: Allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of quercetin:
ANSWER: Powerful anti-cancer, cancer drug synergist, treatment for neurological disorders, antiviral, antiobesity, treatment for macular degeneration, treatment for; depression, allergic conjunctivitis, rheumatoid arthritis, liver injury, lung injury, herpes, tardive dyskinesia, wound protecive agent
CANNFLAVIN C
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is cannflavin C?
ANSWER: C – Flavone
Question #2: Which functional groups are contained in cannflavin C?:
ANSWER: E – All of the above
Question #3: How common is cannflavin C in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for cannflavin C?
ANSWER: C – C26H28O6
Question #5: What year was cannflavin C discovered?
ANSWER: 2008
LUTEOLIN
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is luteolin?
ANSWER: D – Flavone
Question #2: The base component in the biosynthesis of luteolin is:
ANSWER: C – Naringen
Question #3: How common is luteolin in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for luteolin?
ANSWER: B – C15H10O6
Question #5: What are the two primary known biological roles of luteolin in plants?
ANSWER: Host-symbiont signaling, allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of luteolin:
ANSWER: Versatile anti-cancer agent, prolong skin graft survival, vascular protective agent, renoprotective agent, diuretic agent, Multiple Sclerosis, cardioprotective agent, treatment for myocardial diseases, antiobesity, treatment for neurological conditions, treatment for arthritis, protection against influenze, neuroprotecrive agent, meth addiction treatment agent
VITEXIN
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is vitexin?
ANSWER: B – Flavone
Question #2: The base component in the biosynthesis of vitexin is:
ANSWER: C – Apigenin
Question #3: How common is vitexin in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for vitexin?
ANSWER: A – C21H20O10
Question #5: What is the primary known biological role of vitexin in plants?
ANSWER: Allelopathic agent
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of vitexin:
ANSWER: Strong anti-cancer agent, treatment for preeclampsia, accelerated wound healing agent, treatment for alcohol induced injury, treatment for anesthetic-induced impairment, treatment for liver injury, protective agent against ischemia, UV protective agent, analgesic, antiadipogenesis agent, Alzheimer’s disease, antiviral, treatment for diarrhea, epilepsy, seizures, diabetes
KAEMPFEROL
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is kaempferol?
ANSWER: C – Flavonol
Question #2: The base component in the biosynthesis of kaempferol is:
ANSWER: D – Naringenin
Question #3: How common is kaempferol in cannabis?
ANSWER: C – Top 10
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for kaempferol?
ANSWER: A – C15H10O6
Question #5: What are two biological roles of kaempferol in plants?
ANSWER: Insecticidal, allelopathic agent, fungicidal, UV-B radiation protection
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of kaempferol:
ANSWER: Potent anti-cancer agent, treatment for cardiovascual diseases, antiobesity, treatment for; diabetes, arthritis, depression, ulcerative colitis, liver injury, lung injury, psoriasis, allergic disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, ocular diseases
WOGONIN
Question #1: What type of flavonoid is wogonin?
ANSWER: B – Flavone
Question #2: The base component in the biosynthesis of wogonin is:
ANSWER: C – Chrysin
Question #3: How common is wogonin in cannabis?
ANSWER: D – Top 20
Question #4: What is the chemical formula for wogonin?
ANSWER: A – C16H12O5
Question #5: Name the only 2 plants wogonin is known to occur in:
ANSWER: 2 varieties of skullcap, and cannabis
Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of wogonin:
ANSWER: Powerful anti-cancer agent, cardioprotective agent, treatment for; lung injury, testicular dysfunction, epilepsy, neuroprotective agent, Alzheimer’s disease, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral ischemia, diabetes, gastric injury, inflammatory skin disorders, retinal disease, herpes; antifungal.