Tobacco
Where did the tobacco plant originate?
native to the Americas
What does the term "ABV" stand for?
Alcohol By Volume
What was the first antibiotic ever discovered?
Penicillin
What are the primary physical characteristics of a tobacco plant?
large, broad leaves
What is the primary type of alcohol found in beverages?
ethanol
What is the definition of a "drug" in a biological context?
physiology or psychology
Which chemical compound is naturally produced by the tobacco plant as a defense mechanism?
nicotine
How does the body primarily process alcohol?
alcohol dehydrogenase
What are the four primary classifications of psychoactive substances?
Depressants, Stimulants, Hallucinogens, and Opioids
What is the botanical family of the tobacco plant?
Solanaceae family
What is the difference between fermentation and distillation?
Fermentation is the initial process that creates alcohol naturally, usually resulting in lower concentrations. Distillation is a subsequent process that uses heat to separate alcohol from water based on their different boiling points
What is the difference between a brand-name drug and a generic drug?
A brand-name drug is the original version developed by a company under patent protection. A generic drug contains the same active ingredients and meets the same quality standards but is produced by other manufacturers once the original patent has expired.
. How did the genus Nicotiana get its name?
Jean Nicot
What is the biological process used to create alcohol?
fermentation
What does "pharmacokinetics" refer to?
how the body moves a substance through its system