ABSTRACT
The phytochemical investigation of lettuce was carried out using standard qualitative procedure. The result of the investigation of lettuce reveals that alkaloid, flavonoid and tannins were present in moderate amount while saponin and cardiac glycosides were present in trace amount. The result suggest that lettuce are rich in the bioactive compounds alkaloid, flavonoid and tannins.
KEYWORDS: phytochemical, investigation, lettuce.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Aims and Objective of the Study
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review
2.1 Phytochemicals
2..1.1 Phytochemicals in lettuce
2.1.2 Flavonoids in lettuce
2.1.3 Tannins in lettuce
2.1.4 Alkaloids in lettuce
2.1.5 Cardiac Glycosides in lettuce
2.1.6 Saponins in lettuce
2.2 Benefits of phytochemicals
2.3 Natural benefits and curative properties
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Materials and method
3.1 Collection of sample
3.2 Extraction of sample
3.2.1 Investigation of Phytochemicals in lettuce
3.3 Test for Alkaloids
3.3.1 Test for Flavonoids
3.3.2 Test for Saponins
3.3.3 Test for Cardiac Glycosides
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Results and discussions
4.1 Results
4.2 Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, conclusion and recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
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