FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4-Year I-Semester (Non-CBCS) (Backlog) Examination,
November 2018
Subject Pharmacognosy II
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Define alkaloids. Write the classification, general tests and isolation methods of
alkaloids.
With a neat labeled diagram describe the morphological
and microscopicalfeatures of Vinca.
OR
Write the specific chemical tests for detection of
Indole alkaloids ii) Tropane alkaloids
Write the biological source, chemical constituents and uses of
Punernava ii) Shankhupushpi iii) Ephedra
2 Define and classify glycosides with suitable examples.
Write the biological source, chemical constituents and uses of
Brahmi ii) Picrorriza iii) Gentian iv) Shatavari
OR
Write the sources, chemistry, therapeutic uses and tests of Anthraquinone
glycosides.
Write the pharmacognostic study of Digitalis.
3 Write the isolation and estimation of cineole from eucalyptus oil.
Write the chemical nature and uses of
Taxus ii) Artemisia
OR
Write the isolation and estimation of tannic acid from myrobalan.
Write the biological source, chemical constituents and uses of
Guggul ii) Pyrethrum iii) Clove iv) Asafoetida
4 Discuss about nutritional requirements of an ideal plant tissue culture
medium.
Write a note on sterilization of explants.
OR
Define
Callus culture ii) suspension culture iii) embryo culture
Write the advantages of plant tissue culture.
5 Discuss the pharmacological principle of ayurvedic system of
medicine.
Write the method of preparation of
Bhasmas ii) Leyhas iii) Churnas
OR
Discuss on Indian traditional system of medicine.
Write a note on quality control and standardization of raw materials used
in herbal medicines.