Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

PCG 402 — Secondary Plant Metabolites

PCG department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

describe the biological sources, biosynthesis, chemical constituents, and identification tests for secondary plant metabolites; and
recall uses, side effects, precautionary measures, and control of the selected secondary metabolites that were discussed

Course contents

Sources, biosynthesis, chemical constituents, identification tests, medicinal uses and toxicities, side effects, precautionary measures and control of the following secondary metabolites: Glycosides. Saponins – steroids, triterpenoids, carotinoids and many others. Natural steroids for the production of pharmaceuticals Tannins and Galls.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PCG 402.

PCG 402 — Secondary Plant Metabolites

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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