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What is the main focus of pharmacognosy?
What is the main focus of pharmacognosy?
- Analyzing natural substances, mainly plants used in medicine (correct)
- Researching minerals for medicinal purposes
- Investigating animal-based medicines
- Studying synthetic drugs
Which of the following is NOT a subject of pharmacognosy study?
Which of the following is NOT a subject of pharmacognosy study?
- Biosynthesis of active constituents in natural sources
- Physical properties of synthetic drugs (correct)
- Distribution of natural sources of drugs in the world
- Description of natural sources
What is the term used to describe a plant that lives for more than two years?
What is the term used to describe a plant that lives for more than two years?
- Decennial
- Annual
- Biannual
- Perennial (correct)
In pharmacognosy, what do scientists study regarding the active constituents of natural drugs?
In pharmacognosy, what do scientists study regarding the active constituents of natural drugs?
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What properties of natural substances are studied in pharmacognosy?
What properties of natural substances are studied in pharmacognosy?
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What is the meaning of the word 'Pharmacognosy'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Pharmacognosy'?
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In the early 20th century, what was the main emphasis of Pharmacognosy?
In the early 20th century, what was the main emphasis of Pharmacognosy?
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Which field has natural associations with Pharmacognosy?
Which field has natural associations with Pharmacognosy?
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Apart from plant materials, which other natural products are traditionally encompassed within Pharmacognosy?
Apart from plant materials, which other natural products are traditionally encompassed within Pharmacognosy?
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What is a significant area of interest in Pharmacognosy regarding plants?
What is a significant area of interest in Pharmacognosy regarding plants?
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