INSTRUCTION FOR PRESENTATION (20%)

Week 5 (Online Presentation)

This presentation is directed to strengthen students’ knowledge in the fundamentals of organic

chemistry. In a group of 3, select one (1) of the plant/fruit/vegetable listed below for group
presentation.

1. Piper Betel
2. Phaleria macrocarpa
3. Moringa oleifera
4. Parsley
5. Curcuma caesia
6. Gingko Biloba
7. Psyllium husk
8. Green tea
9. Melastoma malabathricum
10. Ginger

DETAILS
▪ Identify five (5) active compounds present in the plant chosen.
▪ Draw the five (5) identified active compounds.
▪ Label and list all the functional groups and homolog series in each structure.
▪ List the uses/benefits of the plant/compound.
▪ The presentation will consist of a 10-minute oral presentation accompanied by a PowerPoint
(8-10 slides).

CONTENTS
1. Introduction.
➢ Background of the plant/fruit/vegetable chosen (Scientific name, Family, Genus etc.)
2. Benefit/ Uses.
➢ Briefly explain the benefit of those plant/fruit/vegetable chosen (traditional/medical uses)
3. Chemical/ Active Compounds.
➢ Draw the structure of the five (5) identified chemical compounds in the chosen
plant/fruit/vegetable.
➢ Identify all the functional groups & homolog series present in the organic compounds.
4. References.
➢ APA style
➢ Minimum ten (10) references
➢ References used must be current (< 5 years).

*Please avoid similar structures of compounds with similar functional groups present.