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What is the origin of the word 'pharmacognosy'?
What is the origin of the word 'pharmacognosy'?
- Greek (correct)
- Spanish
- French
- Latin
Who was the first to use the term 'pharmacognosy'?
Who was the first to use the term 'pharmacognosy'?
- Greeks
- Austrian Physician
- Schmidt (correct)
- American Society of Pharmacognosy
Which organisms are NOT typically studied in pharmacognosy according to the text?
Which organisms are NOT typically studied in pharmacognosy according to the text?
- Plants
- Insects (correct)
- Marine Organisms
- Microbes
What is a common product derived from fungi mentioned in pharmacognosy studies?
What is a common product derived from fungi mentioned in pharmacognosy studies?
According to the American Society of Pharmacognosy, what type of molecules are typically studied in pharmacognosy?
According to the American Society of Pharmacognosy, what type of molecules are typically studied in pharmacognosy?
What percentage of people worldwide rely on traditional herbal medicine for their primary health care needs?
What percentage of people worldwide rely on traditional herbal medicine for their primary health care needs?
In the context of herbal medicine, what does the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasize about the practice?
In the context of herbal medicine, what does the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasize about the practice?
Why is the practice of herbal medicine considered important globally?
Why is the practice of herbal medicine considered important globally?
What is the primary function of alginic acid as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of alginic acid as mentioned in the text?
Which statement accurately describes agar based on the text?
Which statement accurately describes agar based on the text?
What distinguishes alginic acid from agar based on the text?
What distinguishes alginic acid from agar based on the text?
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