Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Fourth Semester B. Pharm Degree Examination – 25-Nov-2021
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75
Marks

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry -I

Q.P. CODE: 5017
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
All the Questions are compulsory.

LONG ESSAYS 2 x 10 = 20 Marks

1. Explain history, scope and development of Pharmacognosy.
OR
Define plant tissue culture. Explain lab requirements and general method involved in plant tissue
culture.
2. Define cultivation. Explain various factors affecting cultivation.

SHORT ESSAYS 7 x 5 = 35 Marks

3. Explain drying methods of crude drugs.
OR
Explain modern pharmacognosy.
4. Explain callus culture.
OR
Explain plant growth regulators in plant tissue culture.
5. Explain the principle involved in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy.
6. Define Tannins. Classify them with examples. Give the chemical tests for Tannins.
7. Explain Pepsin and Gelatin.
8. Explain about natural allergens.
9. Explain various methods of analysis of Proteins and Fats.

SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks

10. Write chemical tests for Tragacanth.
11. Explain method of production of Urokinase.
12. Write source and adulterants of Honey.
13. Write general tests for Alkaloids.
14. Explain the terms : a) Totipotency b) Synthetic seed
15. Write the applications of plant tissue culture.
16. Define Polyploidy and mutation.
17. Write the functions of Trichomes and Stomata.
18. Define Stomatal number and Stomatal Index.
19. Enlist chemical properties of Glycosides.

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Fourth Semester B. Pharm Degree Examination – 24-Jun-2022
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks

PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY - I

Q.P. CODE: 5017
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
All the Questions are compulsory.
LONG ESSAYS 2 x 10 = 20 Marks
1. What are unorganized drugs? Discuss methods to evaluate unorganized drugs. Write a note on
Adulteration of crude drugs.
OR
What are growth regulators? Discuss Auxins and cytokinines as plant growth regulation.
2. What are Glycosides? Classify glycosides with suitable examples.
SHORT ESSAYS 7 x 5 = 35 Marks
3. What is quantitative microscopy? Explain Lycopodium Spore method in detail with an example.
OR
Write overview of historical development of plant tissue culture.
4. Write a note on factors affecting collection of crude drugs.
OR
Explain ‘Pancha Mahabhuta’ theory in detail.
5. Write the pharmacognosy of Tragacanth.
6. Write scope and development of Pharmacognosy.
7. What are plant fibers? Give the preparation of Cotton.
8. Define polyploidy. Write the role of polyploidy on crop improvement.
9. Explain various nutritional requirements of plant tissue culture media.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10. What is mutation? Give its types.
11. What is coppicing and felling?
12. Define and enlist Edaphic factors.
13. State four hour humours of body according to Unani System Medicine.
14. Explain Brontrager’s test.
15. State and explain Law of Similars.
16. Define the terms: a) Callus and b) Organogenesis.
17. Give botanical source and family of Honey and Chaulmoogra oil.
18. Define Teratogens.
19. Give any two applications of Tissue Culture in Pharmacognosy.
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Fourth Semester B. Pharm Degree Examination – 24-Jun-2022
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks

PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY - I

Q.P. CODE: 5017
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
All the Questions are compulsory.
LONG ESSAYS 2 x 10 = 20 Marks
1. What are unorganized drugs? Discuss methods to evaluate unorganized drugs. Write a note on
Adulteration of crude drugs.
OR
What are growth regulators? Discuss Auxins and cytokinines as plant growth regulation.
2. What are Glycosides? Classify glycosides with suitable examples.
SHORT ESSAYS 7 x 5 = 35 Marks
3. What is quantitative microscopy? Explain Lycopodium Spore method in detail with an example.
OR
Write overview of historical development of plant tissue culture.
4. Write a note on factors affecting collection of crude drugs.
OR
Explain ‘Pancha Mahabhuta’ theory in detail.
5. Write the pharmacognosy of Tragacanth.
6. Write scope and development of Pharmacognosy.
7. What are plant fibers? Give the preparation of Cotton.
8. Define polyploidy. Write the role of polyploidy on crop improvement.
9. Explain various nutritional requirements of plant tissue culture media.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10. What is mutation? Give its types.
11. What is coppicing and felling?
12. Define and enlist Edaphic factors.
13. State four hour humours of body according to Unani System Medicine.
14. Explain Brontrager’s test.
15. State and explain Law of Similars.
16. Define the terms: a) Callus and b) Organogenesis.
17. Give botanical source and family of Honey and Chaulmoogra oil.
18. Define Teratogens.
19. Give any two applications of Tissue Culture in Pharmacognosy.
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka