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What does the term 'Pharmacognosy' refer to?
What does the term 'Pharmacognosy' refer to?
- The study of genetic engineering
- The study of synthetic medicines and toxins
- The study of surgical procedures
- The study of naturally-derived medicines and toxins (correct)
Which Greek words make up the term 'Pharmacognosy'?
Which Greek words make up the term 'Pharmacognosy'?
- Remedy and Knowledge (correct)
- Synthetic and Toxin
- Herbal and Extract
- Science and Medicine
Which type of medicines does Pharmacognosy focus on?
Which type of medicines does Pharmacognosy focus on?
- Synthetically-derived medicines
- Chemically-derived medicines
- Biogenic or naturally-derived medicines (correct)
- Genetically-modified medicines
What is the meaning of 'Pharmakon' in the term 'Pharmacognosy'?
What is the meaning of 'Pharmakon' in the term 'Pharmacognosy'?
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In what form are medicinal plants used in Pharmacognosy?
In what form are medicinal plants used in Pharmacognosy?
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What does Pharmacognosy focus on?
What does Pharmacognosy focus on?
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In what forms are medicinal plants used in Pharmacognosy?
In what forms are medicinal plants used in Pharmacognosy?
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What does 'nutraceuticals' refer to in the context of Pharmacognosy?
What does 'nutraceuticals' refer to in the context of Pharmacognosy?
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