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Pharmacognosy: Study of Natural Substances in Medicine

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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?

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?

Decennial

Annual

Biannual

Perennial (correct)

In pharmacognosy, what do scientists study regarding the active constituents of natural drugs?

Storage site and biosynthesis of active constituents Signup and view all the answers

What properties of natural substances are studied in pharmacognosy?

Biological and chemical properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'Pharmacognosy'?

Acquiring knowledge of drugs Signup and view all the answers

In the early 20th century, what was the main emphasis of Pharmacognosy?

Identification and description of medicinal plants Signup and view all the answers

Which field has natural associations with Pharmacognosy?

Botany Signup and view all the answers

Apart from plant materials, which other natural products are traditionally encompassed within Pharmacognosy?

Vitamins and wool fat Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant area of interest in Pharmacognosy regarding plants?

Medicinal substances discovery Signup and view all the answers