Question

similarities between alkaloids and tannins
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Both are molecules that are utilised for plant defense and to prevent herbivory.

2. They both belong to the family of compounds known as Phenolic compounds.

Answer 2

Similarity between alkaloid and tannin

Explanation:

• Both alkaloid and tannin are naturally occuring organic compound.

• Tannin and alkaloid are widely distributed in many species of plants.

• Both alkaloid and tannin have negative impact on plant body.
• Tannin is the class of polyphenolic biomolecules that binds with protein and other organic compounds like amino acid and alkaloids.Alkaloids are used in medical treatment,in agriculture field and in pharmaceutical companies where as tannin is also used in medical treatment such as tonsillitis,pharyngitis,skin eruptions etc.