Carbohydrates are the products of the primary metabolism in plants. They contain only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the last two elements usually being present in the same proportions as in water. They are among the most abundant constituents of plants. Apart from this chemical constituents plants contain a variety of chemical compounds such as Alkaloids, Flavanoids.A number of extraction methods are available for extracting this plant constituents. 1a. Define alkaloids and flavanoids. What are the medicinal uses of alkaloids and flavanoids? (1+2) 1b
