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What plant is the source of taxol and what is the function of taxol in this plant?
Taxol is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree, scientifically known as Taxus brevifolia. In the plant, taxol functions as a defense mechanism against herbivores and pathogens by stabilizing the microtubules, thereby inhibiting cell division. This property is what makes taxol valuable in medicine, especially for its use in cancer treatment.
What does natural taxol come from?
Taxol, also known as paclitaxel, is a chemotherapy medication derived from the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia). It is extracted from the bark of the tree.
What plant organelle contains chlorophyll?
The chloroplast contains chlorophyll.
What is the job of choroplasts in a plant cell?
contains chloraphyll which makes plant green
What contains seeds from a flowering plant?
fruit
Where was taxol discovered?
Taxol was first discovered in Taxus brevifolia Nutt in 1971.
What phylum was taxol originally found?
Confirerophyta is the phylum where taxol was originally found.
Where was taxol first discoved?
Taxol was first discovered in Taxus brevifolia Nutt in 1971.
How many functional groups are there in Taxol?
There are several functional groups in Taxol, including ester, benzene ring, hydroxyl, and amide groups.
What is the original source of taxol?
Pacific yews, it is a very slow growing tree.
Where is the drug Taxol is now made?
The place where taxol is now made is Germany. It was originally made from the Pacific yew but later was made synthetically.
What plants are used in taxol-the medicine?
perplesd
Why seed is important?
It contains the new plant.
How does taxol prevent tumors from growning and spreading?
When cancer cells are exposed to taxol, the taxol forms structures that look like tiny cages around each cancer cell. These structures prevent the cancer cells from dividing. As a result, the cancer cannot grow and spread.
What does natural taxol come from?
Taxol, also known as paclitaxel, is a chemotherapy medication derived from the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia). It is extracted from the bark of the tree.
What are the common Philippine plants that may cause harm to people and animals?
makahiya plant,melilotus plant,carnivorous plant
What are the common Philippine plants that may cause harm to people and plants?
makahiya plant,melilotus plant,carnivorous plant
