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What is the main focus of the Practical Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry course?
What is the main focus of the Practical Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry course?
- Studying the production and evaluation of natural drug products (correct)
- Learning about the extraction of minerals from plants
- Understanding the chemistry of synthetic drugs
- Analyzing the chemical composition of synthetic materials
What skills does the practical course intend to acquaint students with?
What skills does the practical course intend to acquaint students with?
- Chemical engineering skills
- Artificial intelligence skills
- Practical skills of natural product analysis (correct)
- Coding and programming skills
According to the course description, what is the focus of pharmacognosy science?
According to the course description, what is the focus of pharmacognosy science?
- Learning about the extraction of minerals from plants
- Understanding the use of natural products in pharmacy and therapy (correct)
- Analyzing the chemical composition of synthetic materials
- Understanding the chemistry of synthetic drugs
What is a key aspect covered by the theoretical courses Photochemistry in relation to natural drug products?
What is a key aspect covered by the theoretical courses Photochemistry in relation to natural drug products?
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Which of the following is a starch obtained from a plant?
Which of the following is a starch obtained from a plant?
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Which of the following is a bark or wood derived from a plant?
Which of the following is a bark or wood derived from a plant?
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Practical Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Course
- Main focus: to provide students with practical skills in pharmacognosy and phytochemistry
- Intends to acquaint students with skills in:
- Identification and analysis of crude drugs and herbal products
- Extraction, isolation, and characterization of phytoconstituents
- Quality control and standardization of herbal products
Pharmacognosy Science
- Focus: the study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of crude drugs and their products
Theoretical Courses: Photochemistry
- Key aspect: covering the chemical composition of natural drug products, including their structure, properties, and reactions
Plant-Derived Products
- Starch example: Tapioca (obtained from the root of the cassava plant)
- Bark or wood example: Cinchona (derived from the bark of the Cinchona tree)
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