FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4 I Semester (Main) Examination, November 2016
Subject Pharmacognosy II
Time 3 hours Max. Marks 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Write the systemic pharmacognostic study of Opium? 5
Write the chemical constituents, uses and adulterants of
Nuxvomica Vinca Ephdra 9
OR
Describe the microscopical characters of 9
Rauwolfia ii) Cinchona iii) Vasaka
Define alkaloids and write the classification with suitable examples. 5
2 Write the Biological source, chemistry, therapeutic uses and adulterants of
Senna, Ashwagandha? 10
Write the informative note on bitter glycosides. 4
OR
What are cardiac glycosides, classify and write the chemistry, mechanism
action of digitalis? 6
Write a brief note on Indian Ginseng and Gymnema. 8
3 Describe the Isolation and estimation of quinine from cinchona. 6
Write the chemical constituents and uses of
Artemisia ii) Taxus 8
OR
Describe the estimation of sennosides from senna. 6
What are Resins, classify with examples? 5
Write the Biological source, chemical constituents of clove. 3
4 Define Tissue culture? Write about sterilization technique applicable to plant
tissue culture. 5
Write the applications of plant tissue culture with suitable examples. 9
OR
Write a brief note on historical development of plant tissue culture technology. 6
Note the different culture techniques. Explain the process of immobilization
technique with applications. 8
5 Write in detail quality control of Raw materials. 7
Give the preparation of Aristavas and Ghritams. 7
OR
Write the informative note on discovery of new drugs from natural source. 8
Write about the status and practice of Herbal medicine in India. 6