Atropine, a Poison Derived from Deadly Nightshade, is Classified as (An)

Question

Atropine, a poison derived from deadly nightshade, is classified as (an)
A) Terpene
B) Phenolic
C) Alkaloid
D) Flavonoid
E) Primary metabolite

Accepted Answer

Atropine is classified as an alkaloid, which is a category of naturally occurring chemical compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. This classification is due to its structure and pharmacological properties, distinguishing it from other compound classes like terpenes, phenolics, flavonoids, and primary metabolites.