M.Pharm-M.Pharm Pharmacognosy 1st Year Phytochemistry(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2012)

  M Pharm Part I Degree Examinations - June 2012 (Pharmacognosy)

Paper I - Phytochemistry

Time: 3 hrs                                                          Maximum Marks: 100

• Answer all questions

• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essays:                                                               (2x20 =40) 

1. Explain the biogenetic pathways for important steroidal drugs.


2. Discuss in detail the methods of extraction, isolation, purification and estimation of
anthraquinone glycosides.

Short Essays:                                                    (6x10=60) 

3. Explain docking studies.


4. Explain the methodology of identification of natural products by using UV
spectrophotometer with suitable examples.

5. Explain isolation, purification and estimation of taxol.

6. Explain the sources, chemistry and pharmacological action of drugs containing
terpenoids.

7. "Herbal products are the precursors for the new drug development" - explain.

8. Discuss herbal cosmetics.