De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute PH-PHR 112L (Pharmaceutical Botany with Taxonomy)

Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy Biochemical Processes in Plants

BIOCHEMICAL
PROCESSES IN PLANTS
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute PH-PHR 112L (Pharmaceutical Botany with Taxonomy)
Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy Biochemical Processes in Plants

EXERCISE NO.

Data Sheet:
Primary Products of Photosynthesis 6
Names: Section/Grp. No.

RESULTS
Carbohydrates
Sample Test Reagent Theoretical Result Indication

Leaf Fehling’s reagent

Molasses Fehling’s reagent

Cane sugar Fehling’s reagent

Raisin Fehling’s reagent

Corn syrup Fehling’s reagent

Banana Lugol’s solution

Potato Lugol’s solution

Cassava Lugol’s solution

Kamote Lugol’s solution

 De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute PH-PHR 112L (Pharmaceutical Botany with Taxonomy)
Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy Biochemical Processes in Plants

Starch Grains

Draw a microscopic view of starch grains based on a reference. Cite your reference.

Banana starch Potato starch Cassava starch Kamote starch

Proteins

Sample Treatment Theoretical Result Indication

a. HNO 3
Mongo
b. 10% NaOH
a. HNO 3

Soya
b. 10% NaOH
c. HNO 3

Corn
d. 10% NaOH

Fats and Fatty Acids

Sample Theoretical Result Indication

Corn

Peanut

Coconut

Cocoa

Water

Plant Pigments
 De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute PH-PHR 112L (Pharmaceutical Botany with Taxonomy)
Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy Biochemical Processes in Plants

Attach a photo documentation of the filter paper used in the separation of plant pigments. Illustrate
and color. Identify the spots observed.

Paper Chromatogram Illustration

STUDY QUESTIONS
1. The substances below are some common pharmaceutical products, which are used in
medicine. Complete the following table:

Pharmaceutical Substance Main Ingredient Present Test Reagent Function or Use

Dextrose

Duphalac ®

Calamine Lotion

Caramel

Castor Oil

Papain

Trypsin

Jojoba Oil
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute PH-PHR 112L (Pharmaceutical Botany with Taxonomy)
Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy Biochemical Processes in Plants

2. Why have plants been used as sources of many pharmaceutical products? How is this
related to photosynthesis?

3. Give the importance of using chemical tests in determining plant constituents.