Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University 2009 B.Pharm I – PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY Q.PCode : 564207 - - Question Paper

FEBRUARY - 2009
[KU 719] Sub. Code: 4207
THIRD B.PHARM. DEGREE exam
(Re-Revised Regulations)Candidates Admitted upto 2003-04
Paper I – PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY
Q.P. Code : 564207
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 90 marks
I. Essay ques. : (2 X 20 = 40)
ans any 2 ques..
1. a) Write source, cultivation, collection, macroscopy and chemical
constituents of digitalis. (12)
b) Polyploidy and Hybridization. (8)
2. a) elaborate valuation methods? discuss physical valuation method. (12)
b) What is Benzoin? How to distinguish chemically the 2 kinds of
benzoins you have studied? (8)
3. elaborate Indole alkaloidal drugs? explain the any 2 of them you have
studied? (20)
II. Write Short Notes : (8X five = 40)
ans any 8 ques..
1. Quantitative microscopic valuation of crude drugs.
2. provide an account of cultivation and collection of clove.
3. provide the sources, constituents and uses of Ipecac.
4. Macroscopy and microscopy of cinchona.
5. Write source, preparation and uses of medicinal castor oil.
6. Bentonite.
7. Kurchi.
8. Opium.
9. Advantage and disadvantage of wild and cultivated sources.
10. Difinition and History of pharmacognosy.
III. Short Answers: (5X2 = 10)
ans any 5 ques..
1. describe stomata and kinds of stomata.
2. Constituents of pyrethrum.
3. Source and uses of caraway.
4. Identification test for cotton.
5. Name various kinds of starch with diagram.
6. Constituents of saffron.
7. Source and macroscopy of cardamom.

Earning:   Approval pending.