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Question 1

What is a synonym for ‘biological source’?

Answer 1

Natural origin

Question 2

True or False: Chemical constituents are only found in synthetic products.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process of growing plants for medicinal use is known as ______.

Answer 3

Cultivation

Question 4

Which microscopy technique is commonly used to observe microbial structures?

Answer 4

Light microscopy

Question 5

What are the main chemical constituents found in plants?

Answer 5

Alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, and glycosides

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a biological source of drugs? A) Plants B) Animals C) Minerals D) Water

Answer 6

D) Water

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of microscopy in pharmacognosy?

Answer 7

To identify and study the morphology of plant and animal tissues

Question 8

True or False: Microscopy can be used to analyze the chemical composition of substances.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the term for the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants?

Answer 9

Pharmacognosy

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The cultivation of plants for their active ingredients is called ______.

Answer 10

Agricultural pharmacognosy

Question 11

Which chemical constituent is known for its psychoactive properties?

Answer 11

Alkaloids

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which microscopy type provides the highest resolution? A) Light microscopy B) Electron microscopy C) Fluorescence microscopy D) Confocal microscopy

Answer 12

B) Electron microscopy

Question 13

What role do flavonoids play in plants?

Answer 13

They provide color, attract pollinators, and have antioxidant properties.

Question 14

True or False: Cultivation techniques do not affect the yield of chemical constituents.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the significance of terpenes in pharmacognosy?

Answer 15

They are responsible for the aromatic properties of plants and have therapeutic effects.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues is called ______.

Answer 16

Histology

Question 17

Which of the following is a common method of microscopy used in pharmaceutical analysis? A) Scanning Tunneling Microscopy B) Phase Contrast Microscopy C) Atomic Force Microscopy D) All of the above

Answer 17

D) All of the above

Question 18

What is the primary focus of cultivation in pharmacognosy?

Answer 18

Maximizing the production of active chemical constituents.

Question 19

True or False: The biological source of a drug can influence its pharmacological activity.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is the process of isolating active compounds from plants called?

Answer 20

Extraction

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Microscopy can be used to determine the ______ of plant tissues.

Answer 21

Cellular structure

Question 22

What are glycosides known for?

Answer 22

They have sugar moieties and often possess pharmacological properties.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which type of microscopy uses fluorescent dyes? A) Light microscopy B) Electron microscopy C) Fluorescence microscopy D) Confocal microscopy

Answer 23

C) Fluorescence microscopy

Question 24

What is the importance of understanding chemical constituents in plants?

Answer 24

To develop effective and safe drugs.

Question 25

True or False: All chemical constituents have the same level of pharmacological activity.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the purpose of using microscopy in the study of herbal medicines?

Answer 26

To ensure quality control and identify adulterants.