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What is the main focus of the course PHYTOCHEMISTRY BY DR. WAEL M. AFIFI?
Understanding the chemistry of volatile oils, resins, terpenoids, bitters, carbohydrates, alkaloids, tannins, and antioxidants
What are the synonyms used for the science of phytochemistry according to the provided text?
Chemistry of medicinal plants, Chemistry of crude drugs, Chemistry of natural products
What is the key learning outcome for students after completing the course PHYTOCHEMISTRY BY DR. WAEL M. AFIFI?
Acquiring good knowledge about the chemistry and pharmacological actions of plant constituents
What is not a part of the course content of PHYTOCHEMISTRY BY DR. WAEL M. AFIFI?
Biology of animals
What is the significance of learning about the structure activity relationships (SAR) of natural products derived compounds in PHYTOCHEMISTRY BY DR. WAEL M. AFIFI?
Understanding the pharmacophoric features of these compounds
Which topic falls under the course content of PHYTOCHEMISTRY BY DR. WAEL M. AFIFI?
Tannin & Bitter principles
What is the main focus of phytochemistry?
Identifying and quantifying plant constituents
Which of the following is NOT a form of plant product based on the aim of use?
Acellular products derived directly from animals
Why is systematic nomenclature of plant constituents difficult?
The complexity of their structures
What is the main difference between primary and secondary metabolites in plants?
Secondary metabolites are only found in specific organisms
Which is NOT a classification of plant constituents?
Chemicals essential for life
What do galenical preparations mainly consist of?
Plant extracts and tinctures
Why are pure compounds mainly required in pharmaceutical formulations?
To ensure proper standardization of biological activity and quality control
What is the purpose of acellular products derived directly from plants?
To serve as starting materials for production of potent drugs
Learn about the course objectives of Phytochemistry by Dr. Wael M. Afifi, Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy. Understand the chemistry of volatile oils, resins, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, and antioxidants of plant, fungi, or animal origin, along with techniques used for their preparation, identification, and determination.
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