Biology PYQ 215 of 227 · Biology in Everyday Life & Applied Biology

Tulsi plant has medicinal values due to the presence of which of the following?

  1. AInorganic Acid
  2. BOrganic Acid
  3. CPhenols and Flavonoids
  4. DNone of the above

UPPSC 2019

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: (c) Phenols and Flavonoids

Explanation

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum, family Lamiaceae) owes its medicinal value to phenols and flavonoids.

Active compounds like eugenol, camphene and cineole give it antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory action.

These help treat respiratory disorders and boost immunity, unlike inorganic or organic acids.

Practise this questionAll 227 Biology PYQs