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II Year Pharm-D Degree Examination – NOV 2017
PHARMACOGNOSY & PHYTOPHARMACEUTICALS (RS & RS2)
Q.P. CODE: 2858
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 70 Marks
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Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
LONG ESSAYS (answer any two) 2 x 10 = 20 Marks
- Describe different methods of classification of crude drugs with examples. Give their advantages and disadvantages.
- Explain with a neat labelled diagram the microscopy and powder microscopical characters of Ephedra.
- Define cultivation. Explain various factors affecting the cultivation of medicinal plants.
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SHORT ESSAYS (answer any six) 6 x 5 = 30 Marks
- Explain in brief on method of processing, drying and storage of crude drugs.
- Give the source, chemical constituents, uses of Rauwolfia and Clove.
- Discuss Pyrethrum and Neem as natural pesticides.
- Explain the method of cultivation and collection of Fennel.
- Give the source, chemical constituents and method of preparation of Silk and Wool.
- Write the source, chemical constituents, method of preparation and identification tests for Guar gum.
- Explain the general method of extraction and refining of Lipids.
- Write the chemical tests to differentiate Agar and Acacia.
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SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
- What are primary cell constituents? Give examples.
- Outline the status of Pharmacognosy in the area of industry.
- Write a note on composition of plant cell wall.
- Define iodine value and saponification value.
- What are auxins? Write their significance.
- Adulteration of crude drugs with artificial adulterants.
- Define ester value and write its significance.
- Define Swelling Index. Give its significance.
- Give the general identification tests for proteins.
- Write the chemical constituents and uses of Olive oil.
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