B.Pharm. Bachelor of Pharmacy Pharmacognosy

Question 1

Pharmacognosy is best defined as the study of:

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Natural drugs and their sources

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Synthetic drug molecules

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Drug metabolism in the body

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Drug interactions in clinical settings

Question 2

Which secondary plant metabolite class includes morphine, codeine, and quinine?

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Alkaloids

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Terpenoids

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Flavonoids

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Glycosides

Question 3

The active constituent of turmeric (Curcuma longa) with anti-inflammatory properties is:

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Curcumin

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Capsaicin

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Quercetin

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Resveratrol

Question 4

Cardiac glycosides such as digoxin are derived from which plant?

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Digitalis purpurea

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Atropa belladonna

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Papaver somniferum

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Cinchona officinalis

Question 5

Which method of drug standardization measures the biological potency of a drug preparation compared to a reference standard?

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Biological standardization (bioassay)

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Chemical assay

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Chromatographic analysis

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Spectrophotometric assay

Question 6

Volatile oils extracted from plants are also known as:

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Essential oils

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Fixed oils

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Fatty acids

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Resins