BBOT Quiz Answer Key

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 – Depends on the isomer

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: D – Depends on the isomer

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 – Depends on the isomer

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: D – Depends on the isomer

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 – Fresh, pine, woody, citrus

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: E – Depends on the isomer

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: C – Depends on the isomer

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: B – Depends on the isomer

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 – Depends on the isomer

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: B – Depends on the isomer

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: C – Depends on the isomer

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: D – Depends on the isomer

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: A – Depends on the isomer

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 (E,E)-alpha-farnesene?

ANSWER: B – Woody, green, vegetable, herbal, citrus

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 – Eucalyptus, mint, cooling, camphoreous

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, Rose, Sweet, Waxy, Citrus

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, Spicy, Terpenic, Citrus

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 – Peppermint, Cooling, Camphoreous, 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

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 – Floral, Rose, Waxy, Green, Herbal

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 – Woody, Terpenic, Chemical, Citrus

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, Camphor, Sweet, Fresh

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, Tea, 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 – Depends on the isomer

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

CUBEBENE

Question #1: What type of terpene is cubebene?

ANSWER: D

Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of cubebene?

ANSWER: C

Question #3: How common is cubebene in cannabis?

ANSWER: C

Question #4: Which plant is the most common source of cubebene?

ANSWER: B

Question #5: Describe the difference between the alpha- and beta- isomers of cubebene:

Location of the double bond – endocyclic or exocyclic

Question #6: Name two potential medical uses of cubebene:

ANSWER: Anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antifungal

COPAENE

Question #1: What type of terpene is copaene?

ANSWER: B

Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of copaene?

ANSWER: C

Question #3: How common is copaene in cannabis?

ANSWER: D

Question #4: Which plant was copaene first isolated from?

ANSWER: C

Question #5: Describe the difference between the alpha- and beta- isomers of copaene:

ANSWER: Alpha-copaene contains an isopropyl substituent at position 8 and two methyl substituents at positions 1 and 3 with no double bond, while beta-copaene differs in that it features a double carbon bond and an exocyclic methylene group

Question #6: Name two potential medical uses of alpha-copaene:

ANSWER: Anticancer, antibacterial, antioxidant, larvicidal agent, treatment for trichomoniasis

CADINENE

Question #1: What type of terpene is cadinene?

ANSWER: D

Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of cadinene?

ANSWER: D

Question #3: How common is cadinene in cannabis?

ANSWER: D

Question #4: How many known isomers of cadinene exist?

ANSWER: C

Question #5: Describe the primary difference/s between the isomers of cadinene:

ANSWER: The arrangement of the molecule and the position of the double bonds.

Question #6: Name two potential medical uses of cadinene:

ANSWER: Anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, insecticidal

SELINENE

Question #1: What type of terpene is selinene?

ANSWER: C

Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of selinene?

ANSWER: B

Question #3: How common is selinene in cannabis?

ANSWER: C

Question #4: Name 4 isomers of selinene:

ANSWER: Alpha, beta, gamma, delta

Question #5: Describe the primary known biological use of selinene in plants:

ANSWER: Antifeedant

Question #6: Name two potential medical uses of selinene:

ANSWER: Anticancer, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, antimicrobial

EPIZONARENE

Question #1: What type of terpene is epizonarene?

ANSWER: A

Question #2: What is the chemical formula for epizonarene?

ANSWER: C

Question #3: How common is epizonarene in cannabis?

ANSWER: C

Question #4: What is the position of the two double bonds in epizonarene?

ANSWER: D

Question #5: Name the two common plants/foods that epizonarene is found in:

ANSWER: Allspice, ginger

Question #6: Name two hemp varieties that are known to produce epizonarene:

ANSWER: Futura, Carmagnola, Eletta Campana, and Fibranova

EUDESMOL

Question #1: What type of terpene is eudesmol?

ANSWER: A

Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of alpha-eudesmol?

ANSWER: C

Question #3: How common is eudesmol in cannabis?

ANSWER: C

Question #4: Which plant is the most common source of eudesmol?

ANSWER: B

Question #5: Describe the connection between eudesmol and CBD:

ANSWER: Eudesmol has been found to be associated with CBD dominant cannabis varieties so reliably that the compound can be used as a chemotypic marker of CBD strains.

Question #6: Name two potential medical uses of eudesmol:

ANSWER: Anticancer, antinociceptive, anti-tuberculosis, anti-inflammatory, brain disorders, pancreatitis, microbiostatic agent, prevent COVID-19, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal

GURJUNENE

Question #1: What type of terpene is gurjunene?

ANSWER: B

Question #2: Which of the following best describes the primary flavor & aroma profile of gamma-gurjunene?

ANSWER: D

Question #3: How common is gurjunene in cannabis?

ANSWER: A

Question #4: Which gurjunene isomer contains 2 double bonds?

ANSWER: C

Question #5: Name 6 plants that are known to contain gurjunene:

ANSWER: Refer to text page 384

Question #6: Name 2 potential medical uses of gurjunene: