Disease 5ab

Question 1

Caffeine- source, growing conditions and medical use

Answer 1

Source- tea, coffee, cocoa

Growing conditions- tropical (20-27C), abundant rainfall, well drained fertile soil

Medical Use- stimulant for central nervous system, heart, muscles

Question 2

Quinine- source, growing conditions and medical use

Answer 2

Source- dried bark of evergreen trees

Growing conditions- Tropical- average temperature above 20C, abundant rainfall, well drained fertile soil

Medical use- Malaria- kills malarial parasites in red blood cells

Question 3

Nicotine- source, growing conditions and medical use

Answer 3

Source- tobacco plant

Growing conditions- 20-30C, 600-800mm annual rainfall, light textured soil with good drainage

Medical use- treat wounds, depression, Alzheimer’s

Question 4

Morphine- source, growing conditions and medical use

Answer 4

Source- opium poppy

Growing conditions- warm humid conditions- 30-38C, soil slightly acidic

Medical use- pain reliever

Question 5

Medicinal Plant case study

Answer 5

Rosy Periwinkle

Question 6

Rosy Periwinkle growing conditions

Answer 6

Warm tropical climate, without frost
Well drained, slightly acidic soil