Given below are two statements : Statement I: Aspirin and Paracetamol belong to the class of narcotic analgesics. Statement II: Morphine and Heroin are non-narcotic analgesics. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
To solve this question, we need to evaluate the truth of each statement provided in context with pharmacology terms, particularly focusing on analgesics.
Statement I: Aspirin and Paracetamol belong to the class of narcotic analgesics.
Aspirin and Paracetamol are well-known analgesics. However, they do not belong to the class of narcotic analgesics.
Aspirin is categorized as a non-narcotic analgesic or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Paracetamol (also known as Acetaminophen) is also a non-narcotic analgesic. It is commonly used as a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Since both Aspirin and Paracetamol are non-narcotic, Statement I is incorrect.
Statement II: Morphine and Heroin are non-narcotic analgesics.
Morphine and Heroin are known for their potent pain-relieving properties but they are classified as narcotic analgesics.
Morphine is a powerful opiate analgesic used in medicine, derived from the opium poppy. It is a standard drug used to relieve severe pain.
Heroin is an illegal opioid and is a derivative of morphine. It is not used for any legal medical purposes in most countries.
Because they are narcotic analgesics, Statement II is false.
Conclusion: Since both statements misrepresent the classification of these drugs, the correct answer is that Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Biomolecules are the most essential organic molecules, which are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms. These non-living molecules are the actual foot-soldiers of the battle of sustenance of life.
There are four major classes of Biomolecules – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic acids and Lipids.
Carbohydrates are chemically defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or compounds which produce them on hydrolysis.
Proteins are another class of indispensable biomolecules, which make up around 50per cent of the cellular dry weight. Proteins are polymers of amino acids arranged in the form of polypeptide chains. The structure of proteins is classified as primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary in some cases.
Nucleic acids refer to the genetic material found in the cell that carries all the hereditary information from parents to progeny. There are two types of nucleic acids namely, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The main function of nucleic acid is the transfer of genetic information and synthesis of proteins by processes known as translation and transcription.
Lipids are organic substances that are insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, are related to fatty acids and are utilized by the living cell.
