FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4 I-Semester (Suppl.) Examination, May 2017
Subject Pharmacognosy II
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Describe the powder microscopical characters of Ephedra, dattura and vasaka.
Write sources, chemistry and use of Periwinkle and Deadly night shade.
OR
Write the general method of isolation and color reactions of alkaloids.
Write the chemical test, adulterant and distinguished character from adulterant for
Cinchona Rauwolfia Nuxvomica
2 Define and classify the glycosides.
Write chemical structure, use and specific chemical test for
Sennoside Digoxin Diosgenin
OR
Write the source, chemical constituents and uses of
Gokhru Satavari Brahmi
Give an informative note on digitalis glycosides.
3 Give the chemical structure, Chemical test, source and isolation of
Caffeine Quinine Sennosides
OR
Define and classify the resins.
Give the sources, chemical constituents and uses of
Gaultheria Artemisia Asafoetida Guggul
4 Discuss the significance and applications of plant tissue culture.
Classify the plant tissue culture techniques and discuss in detail about callus
culture technique.
OR
Write about
Organogenesis Biotransformation Immobilization technique
5 List the Traditional systems of medicines practiced in India and write the principles of
any two systems.
Discuss the methods of various quality control measures in analysis of Herbal
medicines.
OR
Define and describe the preparation of
Aristavas Bhasmas Asawas
Discuss the importance of plant drugs in discovery of new drugs with suitable
examples.