Punjab Technical University 2009 B.Pharm First Semester (ember-) Pharmacognosy-I - Question Paper

B. Pharm (PTU)
First Semester exam (December-2009)
Pharmacognosy-I

Time: three Hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: 1) part A is compulsory.
2) Attempt any 4 ques. from part B.
3) Attempt any 3 ques. from part C.

Section-A
Ques one a) elaborate flavonoids? (15×2=30)
Ques one b) provide floral formula of the family Cruciferae.
Ques one c) provide biological sources of 2 members of family Apocynaceae.
Ques one d) Briefly define 2 stem changes.
Ques one e) What is polyploidy?
Ques one f) provide the source and uses of honey.
Ques one g) provide sources and uses of 2 marine drugs.
Ques one h) What is adulteration?
Ques one i) elaborate auxins?
Ques one j) Name 2 biopesticides.
Ques one k) What is organoleptic valuation of crude drugs?
Ques one l) discuss the term stomatal index.
Ques one m) elaborate terpenoids?
Ques one n) Who coined the term 'Pharmacognosy'?
Ques one o) Mention 2 histological features of a monocot stem.

Section-B

Ques 2) explain diagnostic features of family Papaveraceae. (4×5=20)

Ques 3) elaborate glycosides?

Ques 4) Write a note on pharmacological classification of crude drugs.

Ques 5) Write a note on microscopic valuation of crude drugs?

Ques 6) explain briefly the importance of plant tissue culture as a source of drugs.

Section-C

Ques 7) elaborate Gums? provide a detailed account on Gum Tragacanth. (3×10=30)

Ques 8) elaborate fixed oils, fats and waxes? What is the importance of wool fat and bees wax?

Ques 9) elaborate alkaloids? How can they be classified?

Ques 10) explain the factors controlling the quality of medicinal plant.

Earning:   Approval pending.