Study questions

1. How do you screen and select cell line for high production of cell secondary metabolites?

2. What is the region of low production of secondary metabolites?

3. Describe the extraction process.

4. What are the factors that affect chemical extraction?

5. Describe the solvents required for extraction.

6. Draw diagram of Soxhlet apparatus.

7. Write short notes on:

A. Tissue homogenization

B. Maceration

C. Percolation

D. Sonication

E. Extraction steps