FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 2/4 II-Semester (Supplementary) Examination, November 2017
Subject Pharmacognosy I
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Describe different plant hormones and their applications.
Write the advantages and disadvantages of cultivation of medicinal plants.
OR
Explain different exogenous factors causing variations in drug constituents.
Write the systematic description of crude drugs.
2 Give the details of Shikimic acid pathway.
Explain Tracer Technique employed in biosynthetic pathways.
OR
Explain biosynthetic pathways for carbohydrate synthesis.
Write a note on sequential analysis.
3 Explain different types of Adulteration with examples.
Write about the determination of
Foreign organic matter
Moisture content
OR
Explain microscopic evaluation of crude drugs with suitable examples.
What is a pest? Write a note on pest control.
4 Write Biological source, chemical constituents and uses of
Tragacenth Isabgol Neem oil Bees Wax
Write a note on Tannins.
OR
Write pharmacognostic study of castor oil.
write a note on Agar and Amla.
5 Write a note on plant fibres.
Write short notes on
Musk Gelatin
OR
Write a note on animal fibres.
Write notes on Honey Papain