Phytochemistry Expansion Deck

2016 – (See Cards/Deck Info | Download | Purchase)…

This set was designed by Dr. Stephen McNeil (and illustrated by Julia K. Kreutz) to highlight plant species that are important because of the chemical compounds they provide. As such, it introduces to the Phylo system, a new card type (Chemistry cards), as well as a new rule for expanded play in the Phylo Ecosystem Rules. This deck can be used an expansion deck for the main Phylo ecosystem game (cannot be played on its own in this manner), or used as a stand alone game where pair wise mechanics are followed (i.e. memory, go fish, etc). Includes 10 plant species cards, and 10 associated phytochemical cards.

QUININE (MW: 324.4)

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chemistry

C20H24N2O2

SOURCE: Cinchona trees.
USE: antipyretic, antimalarial.
PLAY: Place under source card for + 5 points.

Graphic by Stephen McNeilpeople.ok.ubc.ca/wsmcneil/
Quinine (US /ˈkwaɪnaɪn/, /kwɪˈniːn/ or UK /ˈkwɪniːn/ kwin-een) is a white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic (fever-reducing), antimalarial, analgesic (painkilling), and anti-inflammatoryproperties and a bitter taste. It is a stereoisomer of quinidine, which, unlike quinine, is an antiarrhythmic. Quinine contains two major fused-ring systems: the aromatic quinoline and thebicyclic quinuclidine. Quinine occurs naturally in the bark […] read more

Cinchona tree

Cinchona genus
Scale 9 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1
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Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots

2 POINTS

Fact: The drug quinine is isolated from cinchona.

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Graphic by Julia K. Kreutzjuliakreutz.com/
Cinchona, common name quina, is a genus of about 25 recognized species in the family Rubiaceae, native to the tropical Andes forests of western South America.[2] A few species are reportedly naturalized in Central America, Jamaica, French Polynesia, Sulawesi, Saint Helena in the South Atlantic, and São Tome & Principe off the coast of tropical […] read more

(PSEUDO*)EPHEDRINE (MW: 165.23)

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chemistry

C10H15NO

SOURCE: Ma Huang. *Pseudoephedrine is a diastereomer of ephedrine
USE: stimulant, bronchodilator, appetite suppressant.
PLAY: Place under source card for + 5 points.

Graphic by Stephen McNeilpeople.ok.ubc.ca/wsmcneil/
Ephedrine (i/ɨˈfɛdrɪn/ or /ˈɛfɨdriːn/; not to be confused with ephedrone) is a sympathomimeticamine and substituted amphetamine commonly used as a stimulant, concentration aid,decongestant, appetite suppressant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia. Ephedrine is similar in molecular structure to the well-known drugs phenylpropanolamine andmethamphetamine, as well as to the important neurotransmitter epinephrine (adrenaline). Chemically, it […] read more

Ma Huang

Ephedra sinica
Scale 6 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1
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Plantae, Gnetophyta, Gnetopsida

2 POINTS

Fact: The drugs ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are found in the Ma Huang plant.

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Graphic by Julia K. Kreutzjuliakreutz.com/
Ephedra sinica (also known as Chinese ephedra or Ma Huang) is a plant species native to Mongolia,Russia (Buryatiya, Chita, Primorye), and northeastern China (Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning,Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shanxi).[1][2] Ephedra is a medicinal preparation from the plant Ephedra sinica.[1] Known in Chinese as ma huang (麻黃; pinyin: má huáng, which literally translates into English […] read more

PENICILLIN G (MW: 334.4)

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chemistry

C16H18N2O4S

SOURCE: Penicillium species
USE: antibiotic (also known as benzylpenicillin).
PLAY: Place under source card for + 5 points.

Graphic by Stephen McNeilpeople.ok.ubc.ca/wsmcneil/
Benzylpenicillin (INN, AAN, BAN), commonly known as penicillin G, (USAN) is a narrow spectrumpenicillin antibiotic that is given intravenously or intramuscularly as a treatment for syphilis,meningitis, endocarditis, pneumonia, lung abscessesand septicaemia in children.[1] Penicillin G is typically given by injection parenterally, bypassing the intestines, because it is unstable in the highly acidic stomach. Because the […] read more

Penicillium

Penicillium chrysogenum
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 1
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Fungi, Ascomycota, Eurotiomycetes

2 POINTS

Fact: The antibiotic, Penicillin G, is derived from this species of fungus.

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Penicillium chrysogenum is a species of fungus in the family Trichocomaceae. It is common in temperateand subtropical regions and can be found on salted food products,[1] but it is mostly found in indoor environments, especially in damp or water-damaged buildings.[2] It was previously known as Penicillium notatum.[3] It has rarely been reported as a cause […] read more