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PHARMACOGNOSY AND PLANT CHEMISTRY D.

All of the above


E. None of the above
1. He was a Greek pharmacist-physician who
described the method of preparing formulas 10. Silymarin a plant constituents which is widely
containing plant and animal drugs. used in the treatment of liver ailments, is obtained
A. Galen D. Dioscorides from___.
B. Fluckiger E. Aristotle A. Silybum marianum
C. C.A. Seydler B. Melissa officinales
C. Salvia officinales
2. Crude drugs are vegetable or animal drugs that D. Valeriana Mexicana
consist of natural substances that have undergone E. Ginkgo biloba
only the processes of___ and ___.
A. Collection and drying 11. Which of the following is not a polysaccharide?
B. Harvesting and garbling A. Cellulose D. Starch
C. Drying and harvesting B. Cellobiose E. none of the above
D. Curing and packaging C. Inulin
E. Packaging, storage and preservation
12. All the following disaccharides yield 2 glucose
3. Crude drugs are used infrequently as therapeutic units upon hydrolysis, except:
agents; more often, their chief principles are A. Cellobiose D. Sucrose
separated by various means and are employed in a B. Trehalose E. Maltose
more specific manner these principles are known as C. Sophorose
what?
A. Extractives D. both A and B 13. Which of the following is a trisaccharide?
B. Derivatives E. both B and C A. Stachyose D. Cellobiose
C. Excipients B. Primeyerose E. Raffinose
C. Trehalose
4. With some natural products, such as vanilla,
processes of fermentation or sweating are necessary 14. Saccharides containing two to ten sugars units.
to bring about changes in the constituents such drugs A. Monosaccharides
required special processes, usually called___. B. Disaccharides
A. Curing D. Harvesting C. Tetrasaccharides
B. Garbling E. Preservation D. Oligosaccharides
C. Collection E. Polysaccharides

5. This refers to the intrinsic value of the drug-that is, 15. Which of the following is the least source of
the amount of the medicinal principles or active sucrose?
constituents present. A. Beta vulgaris
A. Purity D. both A and B B. Prunus serotina
B. Quality E. both B and C C. Saccharum officinarum
C. Quantity D. Acer saccharum
E. None of the above
6. Methods of drug evaluation include the following,
except: 16. What is the purpose of lime in producing sugar?
A. Biologic D. Organoleptic A. To coagulate albumins
B. Chemical E. Pharmacologic B. To neutralize plants acids
C. Quantity C. To convert sucrose to invert sugar
D. Both A and B are correct
7. A method of classifying drugs considering the E. Both C and D are correct
natural relationship or phylogeny among plants and
among animals. 17. In making sugar, the juice of sugar cane (after
A. Chemical classification boiled with lime0 is filtered, sometimes decolorized
B. Morphologic classification concentrated and crystallized.) What is the compound
C. Taxonomic classification used to decolorize filtered juice of sugar cane?
D. Therapeutic classification A. Sulphur dioxide
E. Pharmacologic classification B. Silicon dioxide
C. Silver oxide
8. Pharmacologically active constituents are D. Magnesium oxide
responsible for the therapeutic activity of the drug. E. Sulfur pentoxide
They may be either single chemical substances or
mixtures of principles. Which of the following are 18. This is a crystalline dextrose monohydrate that
exemplified by mixtures of chemical substances? has undergone less rigorous purification; it is intended
A. Steroids D. Volatile oil for use as an agent of pharmaceutic necessity.
B. Glycosides E. Tannins A. Liquid glucose
C. Plant acids B. Dextrose excipient
C. Calcium gluconate
9. Which of the following influence the secondary D. Ferrous gluconate
constituents of drug plants? E. β-D (-) - Frustofuranose
A. Environmental factors
B. Genetic composition
C. Stage of developments
19. These are sugar derivatives formed by heating a C. Cellulose derivative
sugar solution with phenylhydrazine hydrochloride,
sodium acetate and acetic acid. 29. Which of the following is not a seed gum?
A. Furanose A. St. John’s bread D. Guar gum
B. Osazones B. Carob pulp E. Plantago seed
C. Glucosazone C. Japanese Isinglas
D. All of the above
E. None of the above 30. A hydrocolloid containing powdered endosperm of
the seed of Ceratonia siliqua. That is used as
20. This is the main constituent of most starches thickener and stabilizer.
comprising of over 80%. The molecules have branded A. Xanthan gum D. Plantago seed
chains each consisting of 20-26 α-1, 4linked glucose B. Locust bean E. Dextran
residues. C. Pectin
A. Amylopectin D. Both A and B
B. α –amylose E. Both B and C 31. Which of the following is the least source of plant
C. β –amylose hormones?
A. Auxins D. Abscisic acid
21. What is the principal constituent of the cell walls of B. Gibberllins E. Acetylene
brown algae? C. Cytokonins
A. Gum D. Alginic acid
B. Chitin E. Gluconic acid 32. Auxins
C. mucilages A. Cell elongation
B. In low concentration, act as weed-killers
22. Which of the following is not a source of a starch? C. In high concentration, they accelerate the rooting
A. Maize (Zea mays) or woody and herbaceous cuttings
B. Wheat (Triticum aestivum) D. Both A and B are correct
C. Potato (Solanum tuberosum) E. Both B and C are correct
D. Tapioca (Manihot utilissima)
E. None of the given choices 33. Cell division hormones
A. Auxins D. Abscisic acid
23. D-glucitol is a hexitol that was originally obtained B. Gibberllins E. Polyamines
from the ripe berries of the mountain ash, Sorbus C. cytokinins
aucuparia D-glucitol is otherwise known as what?
A. Mannitol D. Amylopectin 34. Fruit ripening
B. Sorbitol E. Frustose A. Gibberllins D. Abscisic acid
C. Amylase B. Cytokonins E. Acetylene
C. Ethylene
24. Which of the following describes a sorbitol?
A. It is an osmotic diuretic 35. The name “manna” is applied to a number of
B. It has humectants activity different plant products, and the only manna of
C. It is a useful ingredient in toothpaste and chewing commercial is ash manna. Ash manna is derived
gum from.
D. All of the given choices are correct A. Fraxinus omus
E. Both B and C only B. Styrax benzoin
C. Tamarindus indica
25. This is a fibrous from of bleached, regenerated D. Citrus limon
cellulose and is used as a surgical aid. E. Pepperomia
A. Microcrystalline cellulose
B. Powdered cellulose 36. In the synthesis of prunasin, what is the starting
C. Purified rayon amino acid precursor?
D. Soluble guncotton A. Tyrosine D. Theorine
E. Carboxymethylcellulose B. Phenylalanine E. Aspartame
C. Valine
26. A product obtained by the action of a mixture of
nitric and sulphuric acids on cotton. It is a mixture of 37. All of the following sources of glycosides are
cellulose nitrates. related to anthracine ring, except
A. Pyroxylin A. Aloe
B. Insoluble guncotton B. Senna
C. Soluble guncotton C. Rhubarb
D. A and C only D. Glycyrrhiza
E. A and B only E. Cascara sagrada

27. Which of the following gums or hydrocolloids is 38. What is the scientific name of cascara sagrada?
obtained from plant extracts? A. Rhamnus purshianus
A. Pectins D. Oxidized cellulose B. Rhamnus purshiana
B. Acacia gum E. Carboxymethylcellulose C. Aloe barbadensis
C. Carageenan D. Senna angustifolia
E. Glycyrrhiza glabra
28. Dextran and Xanthan belong to the group of ___?
A. Tree exudates D. Microbial gums 39. Lane’s Pills® is
B. Marine gums E. Seed gums A. Aloe D. Chrysarobin
B. Buckthorn E. Glycyrrhiza C. Emulsion
C. Casanthranol
50. Rutin and hesperidin have been called:
40. This aloe derivative is known in commerce as A. Vitamin P D. Vitamin C
Curacao aloe B. Vitamin H E. Vitamin B complex
A. Aloe Africana D. Both A and B C. Vitamin K
B. Aloe ferox E. Both C and D
C. Aloe barbadensis 51. Which of the following is a good source of alcohol
glycosides?
41. All of the following are uses of aloe vera gel, A. Salix purpurea D. Sinapis nigra
except: B. Vanilla planifolia E. Dipteryx odorata
A. Management of x-ray burns C. Sinapis Alba
B. Treatment of burns
C. Treatment of skin abrasions 52. Which of the following is incorrect regarding
D. Management of skin irritations vanillin?
E. Removal of excessive tissue A. Flavorant
B. Pharmaceutic aid
42. Cassia acutifolia is known in commrhubarberce as C. Aldehyde glycoside
___. D. Dental analgesic
A. Tinnevelly senna E. Obtained from Vanilla planifolia
B. Alexandria senna
C. Arabian peninsula 53. Which of the following is an anticoagulant?
D. Gum Arabic A. Vanillin D. Dicumarol
E. Chinese rhubarb B. Cantharidin E. Psolarens
C. Arbutin
43. What is the usual dose of senna to exert its
cathartic activity? 54. Cantharidin is obtained from:
A. 2 g D. 1000mg A. Cantharides D. All of the above
B. 5 g E. 2000 mcg B. Spanish flies E. None of the above
C. 500 mg C. Russian flies

44. Chrysarobin is a mixture of neutral principles 55. Cantharides is:


obtained from Goa powder is from lysogenous in the A. An aphrodisiac D. All of the above
wood of: B. An irritant E. Both A and B only
A. Vitex negundo C. Intended to manage priapism
B. Andira araroba
C. Senna acutifolia 56. After blistering flies are killed, they are carefully
D. Glycyrrhiza glabra dried at a temperature not higher than 40°C. The drug
E. Rheu, officinale should be stored in tight containers, and a few drops
of ___ should be added occasionally to preserve the
45. Danthron is otherwise known as: drug from attack by other insects.
A. Gum thus D. Aloe vera A. Ether D. chloroform
B. Chrysazin E. Glycyrrhizin B. Hexane E. Benzoic acid solution
C. Chrysarobin C. Methanol

46. Which of the following is a source of saponin 57. Uva-ursi is a good source of:
glycoside? A. Aldehyde glycoside D. Lactone glycoside
A. Aloe D. Wild cherry B. Phenol glycoside E. Isothiocyanate glycoside
B. Danthron E. Vanilla bean C. Flavonol glycoside
C. Chrysarobin
58. Which of the following is/are true about tannins?
47. Which of the following is correct regarding A. Tannins have the ability to precipitate proteins
licorice? B. Tannins are good antidote for alkaloidal poisoning
A. Good source of flavonoids C. Prolonged use of a certain use tannin-rich plants
B. Does not exert demulcent activity may be beneficial especially for cancer patients
C. Mask the taste of bitter drugs such as quinine D. Both A and B are correct
D. When added to bear, it decreases foaminess E. Both B and C are correct
E. When added to root beers, it imparts a sweet
taste? 59. Which of the following is a good source of tannic
48. Black mustard is classified under: acid?
A. Phenol glycoside A. Nutgall D. Spanish flies
B. Flavonol glycoside B. Hammamelis leaves E. Blister flies
C. Cyanophore glycoside C. Palm coconut oil
D. Isothiocyanate glycoside
E. Aldehyde glycoside 60. In fixed oils, if the expressionis carried out in the
cold, the oil is known as what?
49. Acrinyl isothiocyanate is pungent-tasting but A. Virgin oil D. Both A and B are correct
almost odourless oil that is obtained upon hydrolysis B. Hot- pressed oil E. Both A and C are correct
of what glucoside? C. Cold-pressed oil
A. Sinalbin D. Myrosin
B. Sinigrin E. Salicin
61. Fixed oils are sometimes classified into drying 72. Mixtures of different molecular weight acids and
oils, semidrying oils and non-drying oils: alcohols
A. Argon D. Oxygen A. Fats D. Sterols
B. Hydrogen E. krypton B. Waxes E. Glycosides
C. Nitrogen C. Fixed oil

62. Sodium morrhuate, which is used as sclerosing 73. Mixture consisting primarily of esters of saturated
agent to abliterate varicose veins, is obtained from: fatty alcohols and saturated fatty acids
A. Fish oil D. Coconut oil A. Spermaceti
B. Cod liver oil E. Theobroma oil B. Synthetic spermaceti
C. Spermaceti oil C. Cetyl esters wax
D. Both A and B are correct
63. The following are uses of olive oil, except: E. Both B and C are correct
A. Emollient D. All of the above
B. Demulcent E. None of the above 74. Carnuba wax is obtained from
C. Laxative A. Ovis aries D. Copernicia prunifera
B. Apis mellifera E. Physeter macrophalus
64. This oil is classed as pharmaceutic aid. It is used C. Summondsia chinensis
as setting retardant for dental cements and in the
preparation of soaps, plasters and liniments 75. All prostaglandins have this kind of ring with two
A. Olive oil D. Coconut oil aliphatic side chains
B. Peanut oil E. Theobroma oil A. Cyclopropane D. Benzopyrene
C. Linseed oil B. Anthrane E. Cyclopentane
C. Phenanthrene
65. Peanut oil is obtained from:
A. Glycine soja 76. Which of the following pairs is correct?
B. Gossypium hirsutum A. PGF2a: carboprost
C. Prumus amygdalus B. PGF1: alprostadil
D. Arachis hapogeae C. PGF2: dinoprost
E. Sesamum indicum D. 15-methyl PGF2a: dinoprostone
E. Both C and D
66. Safflower seed oil
A. Gossypium hirsutum 77. The following are correct regarding volatile oils,
B. Carthamus tinctorius except:
C. Glycine soja A. They possess characteristics odors
D. Arachis hypogeae B. They have high refractive indices and are optically
E. Sesamum indicum active
C. They are immiscible in water, and therefore cannot
67. Percentage of water in hydrous woolfat impart their odor in water
A. 20-25% D. 30-40% D. All the given choices are correct
B. 25-30% E. 20-40% E. Only A and B are correct
C. 30-35%
78. How many isoprene units are present in
68. A mixture of aliphatic alcohols, tripernoid alcohols monoterpenes?
and sterols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin A. 2 isoprenes units D. 5 isoprenes units
A. Lanolin mixture D. Anhydrous woolfat B. 3 isoprenes units E. 6 isoprenes units
B. Lanolin alcohol E. Unsaturated fatty acids C. 4 isoprenes units
C. Hydrous woolfat
79. Which of the following is classified as
69. Linoleic and linolenic acids are polysunsaturated phenylpropanoid?
octadecenoic acids. These fatty acids are essential for A. α-pinene D. eugenol
human nutrition and have been called___. B. limonene E. lanosterol
A. Vitamin P D. Vitamin F C. geraniol
B. Vitamin H E. Vitamin B complex
C. Vitamin K 80. Building blocks of terpenes
A. isoprenes unit’s D. pyrophosphates
70. What process is required in the preparation of B. amino acids E. monomer units
undecylenic acid? C. volatile oils
A. Combustion
B. Distillation 81. This is a C-10 precursor of the terpenes and is
C. Pyrolysis believed to play a key role in the formation of
D. Decantation monoterpenes
E. Evaporation of active components A. Geranyl pyrophosphate
B. Isopentyl pyrophosphate
71. Undecylenic acid is used as: C. Dimethylally pyrophosphate
A. Anthelmintic agent D. All of the above
B. Antibiotic E. None of the above
C. Antiviral
D. Antifungal 82. Principal precursor/s for phenylpanoid compounds
E. Antimalarial A. Cinnamic acid D. All of the above
B. P- hydroxycinnamic acid E. None of the above
C. P-coumaric acid B. Used as flavorant and condiment
C. In recent years, used as hallucinogenic agent
83. This is probably the most widely distributed especially among prison inmate
monocyclic terpenes D. Can exert its toxic effect in relatively small amounts
A. Eugenol D. Myrcene E. Intoxication is also manifested by flushing,
B. Cinnamaldehyde E. Sabinene tachycardia an absence of salivation
C. Limonene
95. Which of the following is/are classified as oxide
84. This is formed by the action of nitric acid on volatile oil?
rectified turpentine oil in the presence of alcohol A. Cineole D. All of the above
A. Terpin hydrate D. All of the above B. Eucaluptol E. None of the above
B. Terpinol E. None of the above C. Cajuputol
C. Cis-p-menthane-1, 8diolhydrate
96. This is produced synthetically or is obtained by
85. Neroli oil is maceration and subsequent distillation with steam
A. Orange flower oil D. Cardamom oil from the leaves or Gaultheria or from the bank of
B. Juniper oil E. Rose oil Betula lenta
C. Pine oil A. Methyl salicylate D. Eucalyptus oil
B. Salicylic acid E. Lavender oil
86. Japanese peppermint oil C. Acetylsalicylic acid
A. Mentae peperita
B. Menthe cordifolia 97. The following are oleo-gum-resins, except:
C. Menthe arvensis A. Myrrh D. Both A and B
D. All of the above B. Asafetida E. Both B and C
E. None of the above C. Styrax

87. It is used as a counterirritant in external analgesic 98. A solid resin obtained from Pinus palustris and
preparations such as BenGay® and Vicks Vaporub® other Pinus species
A. Eucalyptol D. Eugenol A. Rosin D. All of the above
B. Menthol E. Vanillin B. Colophony E. Both A and B are correct
C. Cinnamon C. Podophyllum

88. the most important contributors of lemon oil flavor 99. Podophyllum is also known as
A. Neral D. All of the above A. Mayapple D. All of the above
B. Geranial E. None of the above B. Mandrake E. Both A and B only
C. Citral C. Colophony

89. Lemon oil that has an ___ odor must not be used 100. Which of the following is/are use/s of
or dispensed, such an odor indicates decomposed podophyllum?
terpenes or added turpentine oil A. Purgative D. All of the above
A. Fruity odor B. Antimitotic E. None of the above
B. Terebinthinate odor C. Caustic
C. Odonferous odor 101. This is a flavor used to disguise the bitterness of
D. Acetone-like odor certain preparations, such as those containing
E. Strong aromatic odor quinine?
A. Eriodictyron D. Kava-kava
90. The following are classified as ketone volatile oil, B. Yerba Buena E. Mastiche
except C. Jalap root
A. Fenchone D. Camphor
B. Carvone E. Thujone 102. A resin preparation that is used as cathartic and
C. Menthol is generally considered a hydragogue and a drastic
purgative
91. Menthe spicata A. Jalap resin D. Resin alcohols
A. Peppermint D. Yerba Buena B. Kava-kava E. Indian podophyllum
B. Spearmint oil E. None of the above C. Podophyllum resin
C. Japanese peppermint
103. Indian hemp or marijuana consists of the dried
92. Horsemint oil (Monarda punctata) ius a good flowering top of the pistillate plants of Cannabis
source of: sativa. Marijuana is classified under what family?
A. Menthol D. Camphor A. Myrtaceae D. Moraceae
B. Thymol E. Eugenol B. Lamiceae E. Buxaceae
C. Eucalyptol C. Arecaceae

93. one of the following is classified as phenolic either 104. Gum thus is:
volatile oil A. An oleo-gum/ resin
A. Nutgall D. Eugenol B. Obtained from Pinus palustris
B. Nutmeg E.Thymol C. Also known as gum turpentine
C. Camphor D. All of the above
E. Both B and C only
94. The following is described/s as nutmeg, except:
A. Obtained from Myristica fragrans
105. The active constituent present in Cayenne 117. Lily-of-the-valley root contains more than 20
pepper cardioactive glycosides and is employed as cardiac
A. Rosin D. Peppermint oil stimulant. This is obtained from:
B. Capsaicin E. Resin alcohol A. Convallaria majalis
C. Jalap resin B. Apocynum canabinum
C. Digitalis purpurea
106. Which of the following is not balsam? D. Strophantus gratus
A. Storax D. Tolu balsam E. Selenicereus grandiflorus
B. Benzoin E. Balsam copaiba
C. Peru balsam 118. B
119. A
107. This compound is first obtained by sublimation 120. B
from Sumatra benzoin. This is extensively used as 121. C
preservatives of food, drinks, fats, pharmaceutic 122. D
preparation and other substances
A. Benzoic acid D. Gallotanic acid
B. Balsamic acid E. Coniferyl benzoate 123. Noscapine is an alkaloid that exists in opium as
C. Cinnamic aciod a free base. It possesses no narcotic properties and is
therefore sometimes called anarcotine. Noscapine is
108. The nucleus present in or steroids? a/an:
A. Benzene A. Antitussive D. Antidepressant
B. Anthracene B. Antiasthma E. Narcotic analgesic
C. Naphthalene C. CNS stimulant
D. Cyclohexane
E. Cyclopenthanoperhydrophenanthrene 124. South American arrow poison is a/an:
A. Skeletal muscle relaxant
109. the most widely occurring sterol B. CNS stimulant
A. Ergosterol D. Ergocalciferol C. Narcotic analgesic
B. Cholesterol E. Stigmasterol D. Antidepressant
C. β-sitosterol E. Antiasthma

110. the most common sterol in plant 125. Which of the following is classed as
A. Ergosterol D. ergocalciferol antiperistaltic?
B. Cholesterol E. stigmasterol A. Paregoric tincture
C. β-sitosterol B. Opium tincture
C. Camphorated opium tincture
111. The principal sterol in fungi D. Both A and B are correct
A. Ergosterol D. Ergocalciferol E. Both A and C are correct
B. Cholesterol E. Stigmasterol
C. β-sitosterol 126. Calabar bean is a source of what alkaloid?
A. Pilocarpine D. Vinblastine
112. Stigmasterol is closely related to β-sitosterol, B. Physostigmine E. Vincristine
which was first isolated from which of the following? C. Atropine
A. Soy bean D. Both A and B
B. Calabar bean E. Both B and C 127. Which of the following is employed in treating
C. Peanut glaucoma?
A. Pilocarpine D. Vinblastine
113. Which of the following bile acids formed in the B. Physostigmine E. Vincristine
human liver? C. Atropine
A. Cholic acid D. All of the above
B. Chenodiol E. Both A and C only 128. An alkaloidal amine that causes sympathetic
C. Chenodesoxycholic acid excitation, vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulation.
A. Pilocarpine D. Hyoscine
114. Desoxycholic acid and lithocholic acid are also B. Ephedrine E. Vinblastine
found in substantial amounts in mammalian bile, C. Atropine
which are formed in the:
A. Liver D. All of the above 129. Abyssinian tea contains a potent phenylalkyl
B. Gall bladder E. None of the above amine alkaloidal called (-)-carthinone. It has
C. Intestinal tract pharmacologic properties analogous to those of (+)-
amphetamine and is similar potency and similar
115. What test animals is now used in the assay of mechanism of action, namely, the induction of
digitalis and its preparation? catecholamine release from storage sites. This plant
A. Cat D. Frog originated from:
B. Pig E. Pigeon A. Catha edulis
C. Cow B. Cola nitida
C. Coffea Arabica
116. the most widely used cardiotonic glycoside D. Camellia sinensis
A. Digoxin D. Lanatoside E E. Lophophora williamsi
B. Digitoxin E. Digoxigenin
C. Lanatoside C 130. Catnip is a perennial herb common in the United
States. It was formerly an official drug in the National
Formulatory but was found lacking in significant D. All of the above
therapeutic activity, excepting that a mild aromatic, E. None of the above
and therefore deleted from that compendium. Catnip
is: 139. Young children intoxicated from which of the
A. Aloe barbadensis following produces an effect similar to Reye’s
B. Nepeta cataria syndrome?
C. Arctium lappa A. Oregano D. Neem
D. Ruscus aculeatus B. Gingko
E. Rumex hymenosepalus C. Abrus

131. Matricaria chamomilla constitute the drug known 140. One of the following has been used extensively
as: in hookworm disease but it gives variable results
A. German chamomile A. Oil of wintergreen
B. Roman chamomile B. Oil of chenopodium
C. Canadian chamomile C. Artemisinin
D. All of the above D. Emetine
E. None of the above E. Sennoside A and B

132. It is an ancient herbal remedy with a reputation 141. Physic nut or purging nuts are the seeds of
as a cure for ulceration of the external and internal Jatropa curcas ( Fam: Euphorbiaceae ) that contain
organs following topical or systemic administration. about 40% of fixed oil and a substance comparable
A. Comfrey D. Devil’s claw with ricin, called___.
B. Cucurbita seed E. Evening primrose oil A. Lutein D. Mescaline
C. Cociliana bark B. Curcin E. Ricinoleic acid
C. Allicin
133. An anthitrombotic factor isolated from garlic
which involves in the inhibition of fibrinogen receptors 142. Salad oil is:
on blood platelets. A. Olive oil D. Peanut oil
A. Allicin D. Sparteine B. Flaxseed oil E. Corn oil
B. Ajoene E. Parthenolide C. Sesame oil
C. Gentiopicrin
143. Gingelly oil is:
134. A potent antibacterial principle present in garlic A. Olive oil D. Peanut oil
(Allium sativum) and is responsible for its B. Flaxseed oil E. Corn oil
characteristic odor C. Sesame oil
A. Allicin D. Sparteine
B. Ajoene E. Parthenolide 144. Which of the following solutions is useful in
C. Gentiopicrin testing lignin?
A. Potash solution
135. It is a mixture of phosphatides that yield, on B. Picric acid solution
hydrolysis, α- or β-glycerophosphoric acid, fatty acid C. Nitric acid solution
and choline. This also occurs in a variety of natural D. Phloroglucinol solution
sources, including eggs, brain tissue, and many E. Ruthenium red solution
vegetableoils.
A. Lecithin D. Volatile oils 145. What forms the major part of the cell walls of
B. Sparteine E. Cholesterol crustaceans, insects and many fungi (e.g. ergot)?
C. Fatty acids A. Chitin D. Pectin
B. Lignin E. Mucilages
136. Hypericum consists of the dried aerial parts of C. Cellulose
halerianypericum perforatum ( Fam: Clusiaceae )
gathered usually at the time flowering or shortly 146. Trehalose if a disaccharide sugar which
before. What is the common name that is attributed to produces glucose units upon hydrolysis. This sugar
hypericum? occurs from which of the following?
A. Chamomile D. Gingko biloba A. Milk
B. Valerian E. St. John’s Wort B. Sugar cane
C. Lagundi C. Ergot and yeast
D. Enzymic hydrolysis of starch
137. Which of the following alkaloids contain/s E. Enzymic breakdown of cellulose
glyoxime ring?
A. Pilocarpine D. All of the above 147. What is the main psychoactive ingredient of
B. Atropine E. None of the above cannabis?
C. Physostigmine A. THC D. Both are incorrect
B. CBD
138. Glycyrrhizin is a constituent present in the dried C. Both are correct
rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Fam:
Fabaceae). Persons with cardiac problems and 148. Which of the following is used clinically in the
hypertension should avoid consumption of significant treatment of ovarian cancers, breast cancers and
quantities of licorice. What causes this mechanism? non-small cell lung cancer?
A. Fluid and sodium retention A. Paclitaxel D. Arecoline
B. Potassium retention B. Quinine E. Protocathechuic acid
C. Calcium retention C. Cinchonine
C. Laetrile
149. For hundreds of years the Chinese have used
the herb known as Qing Hao ( Artemisia annua ) for 158. Souce of Arbutin
the treatment of fevers including malaria but it was not A. Tonka beans D. Willow bark
until 1971 that Chinese scientists isolate the B. Bearberry E. Poplar barks
sequiterpene lactone artemisinin, which is highly C. Apricot pits
active in___.
A. Plasmodium ovale 159. Mixture of polyphenols that is difficult to
B. Plasmodium vivax crystallize.
C. Plasmodium falciparum A. Glycosides D.Tannins
D. Plasmodium malariae B. Resins E. Gums
E. None of the above C. Alkaloids

150. These are dimeric compounds formed essentially 160. Obtained from unexpanded flowers of Artemisia
by the union of two molecular of a phentlpropene species and was formerly known as anthelmintic.
derivative. A. Santonin D. Methoxsalen
A. Lignans D. Cellulose B. Cantharidin E. Coumarin
B. Lignins E. Crude fibers C. Skimming
C. Chitins
161. Best grade of vanilla varieties.
151. At present, ergot alkaloids are obtained on a A. Tahiti vanilla D. Hawaiian vanilla
commercial scale from both parasitic and saprophytic B. Mexican/Vera Cruz vanilla E. A and D
sources. Which of the following pairs is/are correct? C. Bourbon vanilla
A. Saprophytic source: Clavicep paspali
B. Parasitic source: Clavicep purpurea develop in rye 162. Quantitative measure of degree of unsaturated
plants fatty acid.
C. Both are correct A. Acid value D. Iodine value
D. Both are incorrect B. Koettsdorfer number
C. Ester number
152. Which of the following is true regarding serine or
physostigmine? 163. Sulphated oils sulfonated oils are obtained by
A. It is annticholinergic drug reacting fixed oils with
B. Employed in ophthalmology to treat glaucoma A. Calcium sulphate D. sulfonic oxide
C. It is a reversible inhibitor of cholinesterase B. Carbon disulfide E. sulfuric acid
enzymes C. Potassium sulfonate
D. All of the above
E. Both B and C only 164. These tannins tend to polymerize, yielding
insoluble, red-colored products called phlobaphenes.
153. Decaffeinated coffee is prepared by extracting A. Hydrolysable tannins D. A and C
most of the caffeine from the coffee bean yet retaining B. Non-hydrolysable tannins E. B and C
the pleasant characteristic aroma of coffee. Such C. Condensed tannins
preparations normally contain up to how many
percent of caffeine. 165. Hydrolysable tannins produce this leather variety.
A. 1.0% D. 0.08% A. Bloom D. Phlobaphenes
B. 0.8% E. 10% B. Tanner’s red E. A and B
C. 0.1% C. Tanner’s brown

154. Which of the following is NOT a purine 166. Nutgall is an excrescence caused by the
derivative? puncture of this hymenopterous insect.
A. Caffeine D. Xanthines A. Cynips tinctoria
B. Theophylline E. none of the above B. Quercus infectoria
C. Theobromine C. Quercus tinctorious
D. Cynips vesicatoria
155. Prototype opiate analgesics and is labeled as the E. Cantharis vesicatoria
most important opium alkaloids.
A. Morphine D. Mescaline 167. Hammamelis water pr Distilled with hazel extract
B. Codeine E. Hydromorphone is a hydro alcoholic solution of this volatile oil content.
C. Heroin A. Acetaldehyde D. β-terpineol
B. 2-hexen-1-al E. All of the above
156. An extremely addictive smokable form of cocaine C. Alpha-ionone
process from cocaine Hydrochloride by adding
ammonia or sodium bicarbonate and water, and 168. Breakfast cocoa is:
heating the mixture to produce the free base A. prepared cocoa D. cacao butter
A. Ice D. Shabu B. sweet chocolate E. cocoa syrup
B. Coke E. Mary Jane C. bitter chocolate
C. Crack
169. Sodium salts of fatty acid of cod liver oil
157. This constituent is responsible to the claimed A. anhydrous lanolin
anticancer property of Prunus armeniaca. B. spermaceti
A. Amygdalin D.B and C only C. cetyl ester wax
B. Vitamin B17 E. AOTA D. sodium morrhuate
E. yellow wax C. Steam distillation
D. Direct steam distillation
170. Water content of lanolin. E. Water and steam distillation
A. <0.25% D. 25-30%
B. 5-10% E. >30% 182. A black pillular mass having a characteristic
C. 10-25% sweet taste and is an essential ingredient in aromatic
cascara sagrada fluidextract.
171. Toxic principle that is found in cottonseed cade. A. Glycyrrhiza fluidextract ‘
A. sesanol D. linalool B. Glycerrhetic acid
B. ricin E, gossypol C. Pure glycyrrhiza extract
C. erucic acid D. Glycyrrhizin
E. AOTA
172. This variety of olive oil is obtained by gentle
pressure pulp. 183. Is a semisynthetic sugar prepared by alkaline
A. virgin oil D. sulfur olive oil rearrangement of lactose.
B. technical oil E. hot pressed oil A.Lactulose D. Maltose
C. tuornant oil B. D-glucose E. Xylose
C. Mannose
173. It is prepared by pyrolysis of ricinoleic acid which
is obtained from castor oil. 184. The product obtained by the incomplete
A. oleic acid D. stearic acid hydrolysis of starch.
B. palmitic acid E. linoleic acid A. Dextrates D. Lactulose
C. undecylenic acid B. Furanose E. Amylase
C. Liquid glucose
174. This is a 20 carbon unsaturated fatty acid with 4
double bonds. 185. Upon hydrolysis, this yields i molecule of
A. oleic acid D. arachidonic acid digoxigenin, 3 of digitoxose and 1 of glucose.
B. linoleic acid E. nervonic acid A. Lanatoside D. Gluco-lanadoxin
C. linolenic acid B. Gluco-verodoxin E. Gluco-gitoroside
C. Deslanoside
175. The most common glycone component of
glycosides. 186. The balsamic resin obtained from Styrax
A. D-digitoxose D. cymarose benzoin.
B. beta D-glucose E. arabinose A. Storax D. Benzoin
C. alpha D-manose B. Peruvian balsam E. Tolu balsam
C. benzoic acid
176. Complex chemical substance devoid of
characteristic chemical properties. 187. Jojoba oil, from seeds of Sommondsia chinensis,
A. resins D. waxes is from the family.
B. resenes E. rosins A. Arecaceae D. Graminae
C. glycoresins B. Sterculiaceae E. Buxaceae
C. Fabaceae
177. Converts fibrinogen of the circulating blood into
the insoluble fibrin of the clot. 188. Cholesterol was first isolated from
A. prothrombin D. bromelain A. Human gallstone
B. melatonin E thrombin B. Pancreas
C. perolaxidase C. Keratinized tissue
D. Cell membrane
178. The only vegetable oil that is solid at room E. Animal tissue
temperature.
A. coconut oil D. corn oil 189. Dried, hydrophilic, colloidal substance extracted
B. peanut oil E. soybean oil from Gelidium cartilagenum.
C. theobroma oil A. Algin D. Acacia
B. Ghatti gum E. Agar
179. An alkaloid obtained from ipecac or prepared C. Karaya
synthetically by methylation of cephaeline.
A. eserine D. physostigmine 190. A high molecular weight microbial gum prepared
B. pilocarpine E. cineole by the action of Xanthomonas campestris on suitable
C. emetine carbohydrates.
A. Locust bean gum
180. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) contains how many B. Karaya
more than ______ of starch. C. Xanthan gum
A. 50% D. 75% D. Indian gum
B. 25% E. 100% E. Guar gum
C. 10%
191. Olive oil is sometimes referred to as:
181. Method of obtaining volatile oil that is applied to A. Canola oil D. Cake oil
plant material that is dried and not subject to injury by B. Sweet oil E. Arachis oil
boiling. C. Virgin oil
A. Water distillation
B. Fractional distillation 192. The toxic principle found in jequirity seed.
A. Gossypol D. Ricin
B. Lineol E. Abrin 204. Glycosides with relatively drastic cathartic in
C. Persic oil action.
A. Sennosides A and B D. Rhein dianthrone
193. Japanese peppermint oil from Mentha arvensis B. Aloe-emodin E. Franguli
is obtained by: C. Rhein anthrones
A. Steam distillation
B. Water and steam distillation 205. Components of calabar bean EXCEPT
C. Water distillation A. Physostigmine D. Physovenine
D. NOTA B. Geneserine E. Eseramine
E. Fractional distillation C. Emetine

194. The outer yellow rind of the fresh fruit Citrus 206. The substance containing a proteolytic enzyme
limon. obtained from the grandular layer of the fresh
A. Lemon oil D. Bromelain stomach hog, Sus Scrofa.
B. Papain E. Linalool A. Trypsin D. Erepsin
C. Lemon peel B. Peroxidise E. NOTA
C. Pepsin
195. Alkaloids obtained from opium and its extract,
EXCEPT 207. What is the scientific name of Evening Primrose?
A. Codein D. Papaverine A. Echinacea angustifolia
B. Morphine E. NOTA B. Oenothera biennis
C. Thebaine C. Euphasia officinalis
D. Chrysanthemum parthenium
196. The most widely used opium alkaloids. E. NOTA
A. Morphine D. Noscapine
B. Codeine E. Papaverine 208. Solvent used to extract chrysarobin from Goa
C. Thebaine powder.
A. 90% ethyl alcohol D. Distilled water
197. The non-sugar component of glycosides. B. Acetone E. Hot benzene
A. Glycone D. A and B C. Ether
B. Genin E. B and C
C. Aglycone 209. Product of the partial hydrolysis of Amygdalin
A. Sinigrin D. Myrosin
198.themost lipophilic of the cardiac glycosides used B. Sinalbin E. Emulsin
in therapeutics and possess complete oral absorption. C. Prunasin
A. Cymarin D. Digitoxin
B. Narcotine E. Hellebrin 210. What is the use of chrysarobin, an
C. Digoxin anthraquinone glycoside?
A. Cathartic D. Suspending agent
199. These compounds are optical isomers of B. Emulsifier E. Emollient
chysaloin, one of C-glycoside components of cascara C. Keratolytic agent
sagrada
A. Cascarosides A and B 211. A fribrous, water soluble material prepared from
B. Cascarosides B and C purified bovine corium collagen.
C. Cascarosides C and D A. Microfibrillar collagen
D. Cascarosides A and D B. Absorbable gelatine sponge
E. A and C C. Absorbable ssurgical suture
D. Non absorbable surgical suture
200. Movicol®, an OTC drug contains this glycoside E. Absorbable gelatine film
as one of its major component.
A. Frangula D. Glycyrrhiza 212. A purified mixture of simple protein principles
B. Aloe E. Cascara sagrada obtained from the sperm of testes of suitable sp. Of
C. Salicin fish, usually those belonging to the genera
Oncorhynchus Suckley, Salmo linne or Truta Jordan
201. Curacao aloe is: et Evermann.
A. Aloe spicata D. A and C A. Heparin sodium D. Warfarin
B. Aloe barbadensis E. B and C B. Protamine sulphate E. Penicillamine
C. Aloe vera C. Heparin calcium

202. A basic powdered alkaloidal extract of rauwolfia 213. Refer to a series of porphyrin-related corrinoid
serpentine and is claimed to possess a lack of toxicity derivatives that function as extrinsic factors to prevent
over a long range of administration. pernicious anemia.
A. Reserpine D. Alseroxylon fraction A. Cobalamins D. Ascorbic acid
B. Atropine E. Deserpidine B. Biotin E. Thiamine
C. Rescinnamine C. Folinic acid

203. Principal constituent of aloe. 214. Myosin hydrolyses sinigrin to yield.


A. Barbaloin D. A and B A. Allyl isothiocyanate
B. Aloe-emodin anthrone E. B and C B. Acrinyl isothiocyanate
C. Chrysaloin C. Acrinyl thiocyanate
D. B and C
E. A and C 226. Which of the following fixed oils appears as solid
vegetable oil in temperate climates and as a liquid in
215. Spanish flies: its tropical region of origin?
A. Cantharus tinctorius A. Coconut oil D. Fish oil
B. Quercus infectoria B. Theobroma E. Sesame oil
C. Cynips tinctoria C. Cod liver oil
D. Cantharis vesicatoria
E. Cynips vesicatoria 227. Which of the following fixed oils is classified as
monounsaturated oil?
216. Carnauba wax contains: A. Peanut oil D. Palm kernel oil
A. Myricyl cerotate D. Acrinyl isothiocyanate B. Coconut oil E. Corn oil
B. Myricyl palmitate E. Glyceryl monostearate C. Linseed oil
C. Methyl salicylate
228. Almond oil is classified under:
217. Obtain by maceration and subsequent distillation A. Saturated fixed oil
with steam from the bark of Betula lenta. B. Monounsaturated fixed oil
A. Salicylic acid D. Chenodiol C. Polyunsaturated fixed oil
B. Siam benzoin E. Resinotanols D. Drying oil
C. Methyl salicylate E. None of the above

218.A dried paste composed chiefly of the crushed 229. A sequiterpenoid lactone obtained from
seed of Paullinia cupana. Tanacetum parthenium (Fam: Asteraceae) that acts
A. Guarana D. Theobromine as a serotonin antagonist resulting in an inhibition of
B. Black tea E. Paraguay tea the release of serotonin from the blood platelets.
C. Caffeine A. Parthrnolide D. Prochamazulene
B. Valerenolic acid E. None of the above
219. A purified bacterial protein elaborated by group C C. Guaianolide lactone
beta-hemolytic streptococci and acts to convert
plasminogen to the proteolytic enzyme plasmin. 230. The most common carotenoid in higher plant.
A. Collagenase D. Hyaluronidase A. α-carotene D. Retinol
B. Streptokinase E. Urokinase B. β-carotene E. Lycopene
C. Sutilains C. Vitamin A

220. Converts starch into maltose and is formed 231. Mevastatin is a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA
during the germination of barley grains. reductase, the rate limiting enzyme in endogenous
A. Invertase D. Pepsin cholesterol biosynthesis. It effectively lowers LDL
B. Zymase E. Emulsion cholesterol levels in patients with
C. Malt diastase hypercholesterolemia. Mevastatin is also known as
A. Mevinolin D. Cycloartenol
221. The fixed oil obtained from the seeds of B. Compactin E. Simvastatin
Carthamus tinctorius. C. Squalene
A. Olive oil D. Rapeseed oil
B. Castor oil E. Sunflower oil 232. Pro vitamin D2
C. Safflower oil A. Lanosterol D. Stigmasterol
B. Ergocalciferol E. Ergosterol
222. Essential oils that represent the odoriferous C. Cholesterol
principle of plants.
A. Oleoresins D. Volatile oils 233. A mixture of esters of gallic acid with glucose.
B. Fixed oils E. NOTA A. Fats D. Lipids
C. Balsams B. Fixed oils E. None of the above
C. Tannic acid
223. Prepared by partial evaporation of milk in a
vacuum and consequent sterilization in hermetically 234. the most abundant and physiologically most
sealed containers by autoclaving. active alkaloid present in betel nut.
A. Malted milk D. Buttermilk A. Arecaidine D. N-methyl guvacine
B. Evaporated milk E. Condensed milk B. Arecoline E. Tetrahydronicotinic acid
C. Skimmed milk C. Guvacine

224. Starch that has been chemically or mechanically 235. It was formerly incorporated in tablets or
processed to rupture all or part of the granules in the lozenges that were intended to aid in breaking the
presence of water. tobacco habit. The majority of controlled studies
A. Na starch glycolate D. Purified starch showed, however, that this had only a placebo effect
B. Pregelatinized starch E. Starch amylase on decreasing the physical craving for cigarettes, so
C. Hetastarch these products were removed from the market. What
is the alkaloid referred in the statement?
225. A synthetic anthracenetriol which has replaced A. Lobeline D. Amphetamine
the use of chrysarobin. B. Nicotine E. Scopolamine
A. Anthrax-derm® D. All of the above C. Atropine
B. Lasan® E. None of the above
C. Anthralin
236. This is used as a temporary aid for the cessation B. Pharmacotherapy
of cigarette smoking, and is available in transdermal C. Pharmacobiotechnology
patches. D. Pharmacognosy
A. Lobeline D. Amphetamine E. Pharmaceutical technology
B. Nicotine E. Scopolamine
C. Atropine 246. Asian ginseng
A. Panax quinquefolius Linne
237. Deadly nightshade leaf contains: B. Panax giseng C.A
A. lobeline D. Mescaline C. Both are correct
B. nicotine E. Amphetamine D. Both are incorrect
C. atropine
247. Apricot pits
238. Overdose of Peruvian bark products result in A. Prunus armeniaca
temporary loss of hearing and in impaired sight. B. Prunus serotina
Ringing in the ears is a symptom of toxicity. This C. Prunus amygdalus
condition is called D. Sambucus nigra
A. Cinchonism D. Ear damage E. Mannihot esculenta
B. Ergotism E. Minimata disease
C. Fluorosis 248. Which of the following is true about garlic?
A. It is a cyanogenic drug
239. Opium alkaloids are classified under what B. It has potent antibacterial activity
important isoquinoline alkaloid subgroups? C. it possess antihyperlipidemic activity
A. Benzylisoquinolines D. All of the above
B. Benzophenanthridines E. Both A and C only
C. Pthalidesoquinolines
D. Morphinans 249. An ingredient in a number of proprietary products
E. Protoberberies that is useful in controlling deranged lipid and
cholesterol metabolism.
240. In male sexual performance, erection is linked to A. Lecithin D. Gossypol
increase cholinergic activity which results in increased B. Stigmasterol E. Recinoleic acid
penile blood flow, decreased penile blood outflow, or C. Gelatine
both, causing erectile stimulation. What is this alkaloid
which has successfully treated impotence in patients 250. The following are used as solvents for injections,
with vascular or diabetic problems? EXCEPT
A. Yohimbine D. Catahranthin A. Peanut oil D. Coconut oil
B. Mescaline E. Reserpne sulphate B. Cottenseed oil E. Sesame oil
C. Sildenafil C. Coin oil

241. What is the scientific name of Barley? 251. Which of the following fixed oils is classified as
A. Zea mays D. Hordeum vulgare drying oil?
B. Oryza sativa E. Solanum tuberosum A. Cotton seed oil D. Palm oil
B. Linseed oil E. Almond oil
242. Debridement is the removal of dead tissue or the C. Coconut oil
components of tissue. Enzymes can be used as an
adjunct to surgery, or in some cases, as the primary 252. Wool fat
mode of debridement. Which of the following A. Hydrous lanolin C. Both are correct
preparations has NO debridement mode of action? B. Anhydrous lanolin D. Both are incorrect
A. Collagenase D. Pancrelipase
B. Sutilains E. Dornase alfa 253. the most important dietary precursor of the
C. Papain prostaglandins which is converted by elongation and
desaturation in the liver to arachidonic acid.
243. Commercially, gelatine is available as two types: A. Linoleic acid D. Ricinoleic acid
A and B. Which of the following statements is true B. Linolenic acid E. Oleic acid
about gelatine type A? C. Arachidic acid
A. It exhibits an isoelectric point between pH 7 and 9
B. It is compatible with anionic compounds such as 254. Vitamin A derivative that is approved in treating
acacia and agar severe recalcitrant cystic acne.
C. Both are correct D. Both are incorrect A. Tretinoin D. Vitamin A alcohol
B. Isotretinoin E. β carotene
244. One phase of pharmacognosy that has assumed C. Trans-retinoic acid
a role of importance in recent years is the study of the
biochemical pathways leading to the formation of 255. Black hellebore (Helleborus niger) versus Green
secondary constituents used as drugs. This study is hellebore (Veratrum viride).
commonly referred to as what? A. Black hellebore has cardiac stimulant properties
A. Biogenesis D. All of the above B. Green hellebore has hypotensive & sedative
B. Drug biosynthesis E. Both A and B only properties
C. Metabolic pathways C. Green hellebore has also cardiac stimulant activity
like black hellebore
245. It refers to the application of biotechnology to D. All of the above
pharmaceuticals. E. Both A and B only
A. Pharmacoepidemiology
256. Red squilll is used as: 268. Pharmaceutic pectric differs from commercial
A. Expectorant D. All of the above pectin because:
B. Rodenticide E. None of the above A. It does not contain sugars of organic acids
C. Cardiac depressant B. It is not pure pectin
C. It contains sodium citrate
257. These hormones affect the excretion of fluid and D. It contains other buffer salts
electrolytes, with subsequentsodium retention. E. None of the above
A. Adrenocorticoids D. Sex hormones
B. Glucocorticoids E. None of the above 269. Pectin is a general term for a group of
C. Mineralocorticoids polysaccharides present in the primary cell walls of all
seed-bearing plants and is located particularly in the
258. What is the prototype drug for the synthesis middle lamella. These polysaccharides function in
mast-cell stabilizing drug Cromolyn Sodium? combination with ___ as an intercellular cementing
A. Salbutamol D. Theobromine material.
B.Khelin E. Caffeine A. Cellulose D. Both A and B
C. Theophylline B. Hemicellulose E. All of the above
C. Lignins
259. This herb has been widely used and extensively 270. The precursor of longer chain saturared fatty
investigated as a cure and preventive for a wide acids though the actions of elongases and
range of liver problems. desaturases.
A. Milk thistle D. Gingko biloba A. Arachidinic acid D. Linoleic acid
B. Asafetida E. Ginseng B. palmitic acid E. Linolenic acid
C. Devil’s claw C. Stearic acid

260. This is also called antidiuretic hormone. 271. Which of the following is NOT a saturated fatty
A. Vasopressin D. Corticotrophin acid?
B. Desmopressin E. None of the above A. Myristic acid D. Stearic acid
C. Lypressin B. Arachidonic acid C. Lauric acid
C. Palmitic acid
261. Which of the following agent is employed
medicinally as antifungal? 272. This causes a depletion of the nueropeptide
A. Benzoic acid D. Liquid storax substance P from local sensory C-type nerve fibers.
B. Sumatra benzoin E. None of the above A. Capsaicin D. Allopurinol
C. Tolu balsam B. Colchicines E. None of the above
C. Arecoline
262. Cassia oil is the volatile oil distilled with steam
from the leaves and twigs of 273. Lemon balm has long been extolled in traditional
A. Cassia alata D. Cinnamomum camphora medicine. Lemon balm preparations are prescribe for
B. Senna angustifolia E. Eugenia caryophyllus their sedative, spasmolytic and antibacterial
C. Cinnamomum cassia properties including indigestion associated with
nervous tension. What is the scientific origin of lemon
263. This process was formerly used extensively in balm?
the production of perfumes and pomades. A. Melissa officinalis D. Capsimun frutescens
A. Expression D. Enfleurage B. Senna acutifolia E. Gaultheria procumbens
B. Escuelle E. Steam distillation C. Hamamelis virginiana
C. Extraction
274. Otto of Rose is a violatile ol obtained by
264. The following volatile oil-containing plants are distillation from fresh flowers of _____.
used as flavour, EXCEPT A. Rosa damascene D All of the above
A. Anise D. Turpentine B. Rosa gallica E. None of the above
B. Caraway E. Orange C. Rosa alba
C. Thyme
275. The following are sources of thymol, exept:
265. These are defined as natural products whose A. Thymus vulgaris D. Eucalyptus globules
structures maybe divided into isoprene units. B. Monarda punctata E. None of the above
A. Isoprenoids D. Meroterpenoids C. Trachyspermun amni
B. Terpenoids E. Both A and B
C. Phenylpropanoids 276. Which of the following is NOT an alkaloid?
A. Physostigmine D. Scopolamine
266. Which of the following is a heteroglycan? B. Heroin E. None of the above
A. Starch D. Inulin C. Atropine
B. Gum E. Hetastarch
C. Cellulose 277. Combination of α-naphthol and concentrated
sulphuric acid.
267. Senna is graded according to the size of the leaf A. Molisch’s test D. Benedict’s test
and colour of the leaflets. What leaf colour possesses B. Resorcinol test E. Tollen’s test
the best grade? C. Keller-Killiani test
A. Yellow D. Violet
B. Blue-green E. Black 278. Which of the following is not a reducing sugar?
C. Purple A. Glucose D. Cellobiose
B. Fructose E. None of the above
C. Suctrose 290. Antibiotic derivative that is iseful in the treatment
of acute luekemias, soft tissue sarcomas and several
279. The following are test carbohydrates, except: types of carcinoma.
A. Molisch’s test D. Enzyme reactions A. Macrolides D. Plicamycin
B. Resorcinol test E. None of these B. Mitomycin C E. None of these
C. Test of reducing sugar C. Doxorububicin

280. It is prepared by the action of nitric ang sulphuric 291. Which of the following alters the absortiom of
acids on wood pulp or cotton linters that have been Methhacycline?
frees fromm fatty materials. A. Cacium D. All of these
A. Pyroxylin B. HCI salt E. None of these
B. Absorbable heamnostatic dressing C. Phosphate
C. Carmelose
D. Ethylcellulose 292. It is a purine nucleoside obtained from cultures
E. None of these of a strain of Streptococcus antibioticus, and is active
Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2.
A. Vidarabine D. Plicamycin
281. Hydrolytic products of galactomannan. B. Dactinomycin E. None of these
A. Sucrose D. Both A and B C. Cycloserine
B. Galactose E. Both B and C
C. Mannose 293. It is considered an antiobiotic of second choice
and is most frequently employed in combination with
282. Marshmallow root is derived from: isoniazid in treating tubercular patients who fail to
A. Althaea officinalis D. Silybum marianum respond to streptomycin.
B. Gossypium hirsutum E. None of these A. Cycloserine D. Bleomycin
C. Plantago ovale B. Vidarabine E. Vancomycin
C. Dactinomycin
283. It is prepared by meeting honey at a moderate
temperature, skimming off any impurities which collect 294. The following are penicillinase-reistant
on standing and didulting with water to a weigth of penicillins, EXCEPT
1.35-1.36 g/mL- at 20 C A. Cloxacillin D. Ampicillin
B. Dicloxacillin E. Oxacillin
A. Honey D. Both A and B
C. Methicillin
B. Purified honey E. None of these
C. Syrup
295. In acidic condition, penicillin G is converted to:
A. Penillic acid D. Para-aminobenzoic acid
284. Eugenol
B. Penicilloic acid E. None of these
A. Dental analgesic
C. β lactam ring
B. Obtained from Ricinus commis
C. Does not contain aromic ring
296. An amino acid that occurs in the seeds of Vicia
D. Also known as hydroquinone
faba, commonly known as horse bean.
E. None of these
A. Levodopa D. Threonine
B. Protamine E. None of these
285. Betula lenta is a good source of:
C. Phenylalanine
A. Methyl salicylate D. Resin
B. Isovaleric acid E. Methyl alcohol
297. Degradation product of penicillin-type antibiotics.
C. Tannin
A. Penicillamine D. BAL
B. Heparin E. None of these
286. The following are test for tannins, except:
C. EDTA
A. Goldbaeter’s skin test D. Test for cathecins
B. Gelatin test E. None of these
298. These are nitrogenous organic substances
C. Phenazone test
produced by and associated with living matter.
A. Proteins D. Gelatine
287. Parsley
B. Carbohydrates E. None of these
A. Petroselium sativum D. Carum carvin
C. Lipids
B. Chenopodium ambrosides E. Myristica Fragrans
C. Cannamomum verum
299. This is a biosynthetic precursor of
norepinephrine and epinephrine, and this endogenous
288. Taxol (Paclitaxel)
catecholamine has sympathomimetic properties.
A. Anticancer D. Antimalaria
A. Dopamine D. Cholinoceptors
B. Antimicrobial E. None of these
B. Acetylcholine E. None of these
C. Antibiotic
C. Adrenoceptors
289. Which of the following is obtained from
300. These are mammalian metabolites that produce
caespittosus?
by endocrine or ductless glands, which released
A. Macrolides D. Cisplatin
directly into the blood and are involve in eliciting
B. Mitomycin C E. Plicamycin
responses by specific body organs and tissues.
C. Daunorubicin
A. Hormones D. Receptors
B. Peptides E. None of these
C. Neurotransmitters
301.

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