Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) 2010 B.Pharm Natural Products - Question Paper

B. Pharm (UPTU)
Eighth Semester Examination, 2009-10
Natural Products

Time: three Hours Total Marks: 80

Note: 1) Attempt All ques..
2) All ques. carry equal marks.

1) Attempt any 2 of the following: (2×8=16)
a) Describe the various spectral approaches to simple molecules of natural origin.
b) Discuss the biogenesis of atropine.
c) Discuss in brief introduction to biogenesis of secondary metabolites of pharmaceutical importance.

2) Attempt any 2 of the following: (2×8=16)
a) Discuss the extraction and isolation of digoxin.
b) Define lignans. provide isolation procedure, and chemistry of lignans.
c) Discuss flavonoids and quassinoids.

3) Write notes on any 4 of the following: (4×4=16)
a) Natural allergens
b) Photosensitizing agents
c) Fungal toxins
d) Classification of alkloids
e) Lifecycle and chemical constituents of ergot

4) Discuss the extraction, isolation and chemistry of any 2 of the following: (2×8=16)
a) ?-Pinene
b) Camphor
c) ?-tocopherol
d) Menthol

5) Attempt any 2 of the following: (2×8=16)
a) Enumerate the latest development of natural products used as antidiabetic agents.
b) Write an exhaustive note on herbal immunomodulators.
c) Discuss the herbs used in hair care formulations.

Earning:   Approval pending.