Download PTU I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy) 2020 December 5th Sem 70430 Pharmacognosy Iv Previous Question Paper
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Total No. of Questions : 24
B.Pharma (2012 to 2016) (Sem.?5)
PHARMACOGNOSY?IV
Subject Code : BPHM-504
M.Code : 70430
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 80
INST RUCT IONS T O CANDIDAT ES :
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SECT ION-A is C OMPULSORY co nsisting of FIFT EEN questio ns carrying TWO
marks eac h.
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SECT ION-B c ontains F IVE questions c arrying FIVE marks eac h and s tud ents
have to atte mpt any FOUR q ues tions.
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SECT ION-C contains FOUR q uestions carrying T EN marks eac h an d s tud ents
have to atte mpt any T HREE que stions .
SECTION-A
Answer briefly/Fill in the blank :
1.
Draw chemical structures of ephedrine and caffeine.
2.
How will you test the presence of pilocarpine in the given sample using a chemical test?
3.
In which portion of the nux-vomica seeds the alkaloids brucine and strychnine are
present?
4.
Which one of the two, Mayer's and Dragendorff's reagent is more sensitive for testing
alkaloids? Also write their chemical composition.
5.
Arrange the following techniques in increasing order of their sensitivity : HPLC, GC,
Paper chromatography, TLC, Column chromatography, HPTLC.
6.
Give uses of papain and Diastase.
7.
Name two plant sweeteners with their complete biological source.
8.
Explain the principle of DCCC.
9.
Give one example of a glyco- and steroidal-alkaloid with their complete biological source
and major use.
10. Define Quassinoids. Give one example with its source and major use.
11. Give examples of two alkaloids for which l-ornithine acts as a precursor.
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12. Name the basic pathway for biosynthesis of terpenoids and alkaloids.
13. Give biological source, important chemical constituent and important uses of cola.
14. Give chemical test for ergot.
15. _____________&_____________are formed from the coumaryl-s-coA.
SECTION-B
16. Give complete biological source, chemical constituents and uses of kurchi and
colchicum.
17. Write a note on the cultivation and collection of cinchona.
18. Give complete source, preparation, uses and identification tests of Pancreatin.
19. Explain the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy.
20. Explain the biosynthetic pathway for lignans.
SECTION-C
21. Write a detailed note on Plant bitters and their applications.
22. Write a note on TLC and HPTLC highlighting their principle, instrumentation and their
role in evaluation of herbal drugs. Also highlight the difference between the two
techniques.
23. Write a detailed note on Cinchona and Opium. Also highlight their commercial
importance.
24. Write biological source, chemical constituents and uses of :
a) Datura
b) Catharanthus
c) Pilocarpus
d) Veratrum
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