Pharmacognosy Lecture 1
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What is the function of the cell wall in a plant cell?

  • Facilitating cell movement
  • Providing protection and support (correct)
  • Enabling communication between cells
  • Regulating cell metabolism

What is the fundamental difference between plant and animal cells?

  • Absence of cell wall in plant cells
  • Presence of a rigid cell wall in plant cells (correct)
  • Presence of vacuoles in animal cells
  • Lack of protoplast in animal cells

Which region of a plant cell is living?

  • The plasma membrane
  • The protoplast (correct)
  • The cell wall
  • The vacuoles

What is the main function of vacuoles in a plant cell?

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What is the definition of a cell?

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Function of cell wall

Provides protection and support to plant cells.

Difference between plant and animal cells

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall; animal cells do not.

Living region of a plant cell

The protoplast is the living part of a plant cell.

Function of vacuoles

Storage of nutrients and waste products in plant cells.

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Definition of a cell

A cell is the smallest unit that can perform life functions.

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Study Notes

Pharmacognosy Overview

  • Pharmacognosy is the science that deals with the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants and other natural sources.

Course Objectives

  • Students will acquire knowledge about dusting powders, plant anatomy, physiology, and medicinal plants and their taxonomy.
  • Students will study the importance of natural products and the preparation of natural products-derived drugs.

Course Coverage

  • Medicinal plants (PG101)
  • Pharmacognosy 1 & 2
  • Phytochemistry 1 & 2
  • Phytotherapy

Assessment

  • Midterm exam
  • Activities

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