Gujarat Technological University 2010 B.Pharm Pharmacognosy II - Question Paper

Q.1 (a) Mention Biological source and Chemical constituents of American & Indian
Podophyllum resins.
06
(b) Comment on quality of different species of Podophyllum and relationship
ranging from their chemical constituents & anti- mitotic activity.
05
(c) discuss in brief Convolulaceous resins. 05
Q.2 (a) elaborate resins? define properties and classification of resins containing
drugs.
06
(b) provide Biological source, Microscopy and Chemical Constituents of Ginger. 05
(c) Write possible difference ranging from Hydrolysable tannins and condensed
tannins.
05
Q.3 (a) Enumerate methods of production of volatile oils illustrating suitable
examples. define any 1 of them.
06
(b) Draw well tagged sketch of Morphology and Microscopy (T.S.) of
Coriander fruit. Or Cassia bark
05
(c) Write a detailed Pharmacognostic note on Volatile oil containing drug used
as dental analgesic.
05
Q.4 (a) Enlist various class of phytoconstituents, what are preliminary
phytochemical screening of alkaloids and saponins containing drugs.
06
(b) discuss working principle of Soxhlet's apparatus giving well tagged
diagram.
05
(c) Write a note on Cardenolides and Bufadienolides. 05
Q.5 (a) discuss the term pharmaceutical aids. Enlist the common name, their
sources & Family of crude drugs used as pharmaceutical aids.
06
(b) Write short notes on Gelatin. 05
(c) define the subsequent chemical tests and state the crude drugs which provide
this test positive:
(i) Gold beater's skin test (ii) Combined umbelliferone test.
05
Q. six (a) Comment on the subsequent statements :
(i) Raw cotton forms balloons with Cuoxam test.
(ii) Wool is keratin rich fiber.
(iii) Black catechu provide Gambier fluorescence test.
06
(b) elaborate surgical fibers? Classify them giving suitable examples. define
preparation & chemical identification of Silk.
05
(c) Write in brief note on Absorbent cotton. 05
Q.7 Write Biological source, Chemical constituents and uses of subsequent drugs
:(Any Two)
(a) Nutmeg or Valerian 06
(b) Turmeric or Cardamom 05
c) Write in brief on Natural colours 05

Earning:   Approval pending.