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What is the primary focus of pharmacognosy?
What is the primary focus of pharmacognosy?
- The study of therapeutic substances obtained from biological sources (correct)
- The study of fermentation processes in microorganisms
- The study of chemical reactions in plants
- The study of synthetic drugs
Which substance is used as a mounting reagent for specimens in pharmacognosy?
Which substance is used as a mounting reagent for specimens in pharmacognosy?
- Sodium hydroxide reagent
- Hydrogen peroxide reagent
- Acetic acid reagent
- Chloral hydrate reagent (correct)
What is the function of Phloroglucinol/ HCl reagent in pharmacognosy?
What is the function of Phloroglucinol/ HCl reagent in pharmacognosy?
- To enhance the color of medicinal plant extracts
- To dissolve resin and fat content in plant cells
- To test for the presence of calcium oxalate and starch (correct)
- To neutralize acidic compounds in plant specimens
Why is heating in a water bath and maceration important when using chloral hydrate reagent?
Why is heating in a water bath and maceration important when using chloral hydrate reagent?
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What is the origin of the word 'pharmacognosy'?
What is the origin of the word 'pharmacognosy'?
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How does pharmacognosy relate to botany and plant chemistry?
How does pharmacognosy relate to botany and plant chemistry?
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