Kerala University 2009 B.H.M.S Second Professional B.S.M.S (new scheme ) (2006 admission onwards) UTHUVA THAVARA IYAL - Question Paper
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Second Professional B.S.M.S. Degree Examination, August 2009 (New Scheme) (2006 Admission Onwards) MARUTHUVA THAVARA IYAL
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Instructions : I) Answer all questions.
2) Draw necessary diagrams.
PART - A
I. a) Define cell ? Describe the living inclusions in a plant cell. 5
b) Write notes on natural system of classification. 5
II. a) What are Lichens ? Describe the structure and function of the Parmelia. 6 b) Write medicinally useful fungi. 4
III. a) Why Ranunculaceae is considered as the primitive family and write five
primitive features of the family ? 3
b) Mention five medicinally useful plants. 5
c) What are the characters exhibited by Ranunculaceae to indicate its affinity towards monocots ? 2
IV. Write notes on the following : (5x2=10 Marks)
1) Mimosaceae flower.
2) Tendrils in cucurbitaceae.
3) Androecium in Meliaceae.
4) Papilanaceous corolla.
5) Gynandrophore in Capparaceae.
P.T.O.
V. a) Explain the inflorescence in Asteraceae with neat labelled diagram. 4
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b) Where can you see the following : (I2x=6 Marks)
Chlorophyll.
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Oil glands.
Cremocarp.
Endarch xylem.
Glume.
Monadelphous condition. Legume.
Leaf ad nation. Gynosterium.
Conidia.
Sorus.
Hesperidium.
PART - B
VI. Differentiate the roots from rhizomes. Write notes on the medicinal importance of both. 10
VII. Write an essay on wood used in medicine.
10
(2x5=10 Marks)
VIII. Write notes on the following :
1) Herbal drug standardization.
2) Oleoresins.
3) Tissue culture.
4) Poisonus plants.
5) Asafoetida.
IX. Give an account of the collection and preservation of bark and write an account
of barks used in medicine. 10
X. Bring out the differences between the following : (2x5=10 Marks)
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I) Verticillaster |
X |
Thyrsus |
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2) Essential oil |
X |
Non essential oil |
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3) Glucosides |
X |
Alkaloids |
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4) Tannin |
X |
Resin |
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5) Stem |
X |
Root |
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