Plant Chemistry (PACOP Green) Flashcards by Juan Carlos Cornelio

A glucosan yield glucose units on hydrolysis, while insulin is a __________

a. Fructosan
b. Hexosan
c. Pentosan
d. Diosan
e. All of the above

a. Fructosan

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The usual source of tannins from plants are from the:

a. Barks/stems
b. Seeds
c. Roots
d. Rhizomes
e. All of the above

a. Barks/stems

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Ethanol and citric acid are produced by the cellular respiration of carbohydrates, especially:

a. Glucose
b. Sucrose
c. Fructose
d. Xylose
e. Lactose

a. Glucose

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Because mannitol is absorbed from the GIT and parenterally is not metabolized, then it is used as:

a. Digestant
b. Osmotic diuretic
c. Acidulant
d. Cathartic
e. Laxative

b. Osmotic diuretic

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This gum has pseudo-plastic property to enable ointments to hold their shape and spread readily

a. Karaya
b. Xanthan
c. Locust bean
d. Guar
e. Indian gum

b. Xanthan

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The following are general steps in the preparation of the crude drug for commercial market, except:

a. Harvesting
b. Garbling
c. Storage and drying
d. None of the above

d. None of the above

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The usual source of fixed oils

a. Flowers
b. Seeds
c. Leaves
d. Stems
e. Roots/rhizomes

b. Seeds

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This is used as an antidote for alkaloidal poisoning

a. Lactic acid
b. Tannic acid
c. Tartaric acid
d. Picric acid
e. Gallic acid

b. Tannic acid

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The most important of the opium alkaloids is:

a. Heroin
b. Codeine
c. Morphine
d. Narcotine
e. Papaverine

c. Morphine

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The red-colored product formed when tannins are treated with hydrolytic agents known as:

a. Amolonin
b. Diosgenin
c. Phlobephenes
d. Catechin
e. Leucocyanidin

c. Phlobephenes

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The most widely used alkaloid is:

a. Heroin
b. Codeine
c. Morphine
d. Narcotine
e. Papaverine

b. Codeine

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Tannins have the ability to precipitate __________ which is utilized in vegetable tanning which converts animal hides to leather

a. Fats
b. Carbohydrates
c. Alkaloids
d. Proteins
e. Glycosides

d. Proteins

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Among the anthraquinone glycosides, this is not employed as catharthic because it is too irritating to use

a. Aloe
b. Frangula
c. Rhubarb
d. Senna
e. Chrysarobin

e. Chrysarobin

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Ethiodized oil is an iodine addition product of ethyl ester of the fatty acid of:

a. Corn
b. Peanut
c. Almond
d. Soybean
e. Poppy seed

e. Poppy seed

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The alkaloid present in Rauwolfia is:

a. Emetine
b. Reserpine
c. Physostigmine
d. Morphine
e. Scopolamine

b. Reserpine

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The alkaloid formed by the acetylation of morphine is:

a. Heroin
b. Codeine
c. Morphine
d. Cocaine
e. Papaverine

a. Heroin

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One of the following does not belong to the group; the volatile oils present in Vick’s vaporub:

a. Menthol
b. Camphor
c. Thymol
d. Eugenol
e. Cineole

d. Eugenol

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This alkaloid is employed in ophthalmology to great glaucoma

a. Eserine
b. Reserpine
c. Emetine
d. Morphine
e. Strychnine

a. Eserine

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One of the following is not a medicinal balsam:

a. Storax
b. Benzoin
c. Styrax
d. Tolu
e. Methyl salicylate

e. Methyl salicylate

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If Indian hemp is cannabis; then black Indian hemp is:

a. Convallaria
b. Podophyllum
c. Benzoin
d. Apocynum
e. Red squill

d. Apocynum

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The alkaloid in the form of syrup is used in the treatment of drug overdose in certain poisonings

a. Hydrates
b. Ipecac
c. Quinine
d. Ergotamine
e. Morphine

b. Ipecac

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The product formed by the action of nitric acid on rectified turpentine oil in the presence of alcohol is:

a. Cineole
b. Eugenol
c. Terpinol
d. Borneol
e. Linalol

c. Terpinol

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The principal cinchona alkaloid employed therapeutically as anti-protozoal drug

a. Quinine
b. Chloroquine
c. Quinacrine
d. Quinidine
e. Eserine salicylate

d. Quinidine

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The main therapeutic use of methosalen, a lactone glycoside

a. Anti-coagulant
b. Aphrodisiac
c. Anthelmintic
d. Repigmentation

d. Repigmentation

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Sodium morrhuate is the sodium salt of the fatty acid of:

a. Shark
b. Whale
c. Cow
d. Pig
e. Cod

e. Cod

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Paregoric is also known as:

a. Opium tincture
b. Dover’s powder
c. Camphorated opium tincture
d. Laudanum
e. None of these

c. Camphorated opium tincture

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Menthol is the active constituent present in:

a. Cinnamon
b. Coriander
c. Peppermint
d. Citronella
e. Spearmint

c. Peppermint

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Lemon oil that has a __________ odor must not be used or dispensed:

a. Rancid
b. Resinified
c. Calcified
e. Terebinthinate
e. Foul

d. Terebinthinate

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These are lipid metabolites formed in the body of animals from unsaturated fatty acids of the diet:

a. Carnauba
b. Bayberry
c. Copaiba balsam
d. Prostaglandin
e. Lanolin

d. Prostaglandin

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Mercuric iodide, potassium iodide, and water are the composition of:

a. Mayer’s reagent
b. Dragendorff’s reagent
c. Wagner’s reagent
d. All of these

a. Mayer’s reagent

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Classified as an alcohol glycoside:

a. Salicin
b. Genticin
c. Cantharidin
d. Entadin

a. Salicin

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These are antigenic substances capable of sensitizing the body in such a way that unusual responses occur in hypersensitive individuals

a. Antibodies
b. Allergens
c. Allergy
d. All of these
e. None of these

b. Allergens

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This test is used to determine the presence of proteins and involves the reaction of the benzene nucleus in the protein molecules yielding a deep yellow ppt as positive result

a. Biuret test
b. Ninhydrin test
c. Xanthoproteic test
d. Millon’s test
e. None of these

Xanthoproteic test

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This is a solid vegetable oil

a. Coconut oil
b. Peanut oil
c. Theobroma
d. Cod liver oil
e. Almond oil

c. Theobroma

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The coloring matter in plants

a. Flavones
b. Anthraquinones
c. Apigenin
d. Plant pigment
e. None of these

d. Plant pigment

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It is a liquid animal fat

a. Coconut oil
b. Peanut oil
c. Theobroma
d. Cod liver oil
e. Almond oil

d. Cod liver oil

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Blue-black color may indicate the presence of

a. Condensed tannins
b. Hydrolysable tannins
c. Saponin
d. All of these
e. None of these

b. Hydrolysable tannins

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The pathologic product of sperm whale is

a. Copaiba
b. Ambergis
c. Bayberry
d. Carnauba
e. Teaberry

b. Ambergis

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The terpenes found in volatile oils, as well as other plant products, like steroids, carotenoids, amyrins, and rubber are collectively known as

a. Isoprenoids
b. Unoxygenated terpenes
c. Sesquiterpenes
d. All of these
e. None of these

a. Isoprenoids

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This refers to the evaluation by means of the organs of sense and includes macroscopic appearance of drugs

a. Microscopic
b. Organoleptic
c. Macroscopic
d. All of these
e. None of these

b. Organoleptic

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The process of removing sufficient moisture to ensure good keeping qualities

a. Harvesting
b. Drying
c. Collection
d. Garbling
e. None of these

b. Drying

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Source of arbutin, a phenol containing glycoside

a. Buckwheat
b. Checkerberry
c. Bear berry
d. Dragonfruit

c. Bear berry

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The most widely occurring sterol

a. Sitosterol
b. Cholesterol
c. Ergosterol
d. All of these

a. Sitosterol

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The principal sterol in fungi

a. Cholesterol
b. Ergosterol
c. B-sitosterol
d. All of these
e. None of these

b. Ergosterol

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In the enfleurage method, the fatty product impregnated with the floral odor is called:

a. Absolutes
b. Terpenes
c. Concretes
d. Pomade

d. Pomade

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Limonene has the configuration:

a. Three double bonds and no cycle
b. Two double bonds and one cycle
c. One double bond and two cycles
d. Three cycles

b. Two double bonds and one cycle

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Ascaridol, a volatile oil constituent obtained from the chenopodium oil is a/an”

a. Oxide
b. Furan derivative
c. Alcohol
d. Phenol

a. Oxide

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In general, alkaloids may be identified by:

a. Specific rotation
b. Solubility in various solvents
c. Color reactions with specified reagents
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

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This does not possess narcotic properties and is therefore sometimes called anarcotine

a. Noscapine
b. Hydrocodone
c. Papaverine HCl
d. Hydromorphone
e. None of these

a. Noscapine

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It is a uterine stimulating fraction and it is relatively free from action on other smooth muscle

a. Liotrix
b. Oxytocin
c. Sodium dextrothyroxine
d. Vasopressin
e. None of these

b. Oxytocin

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This regulates the threshold for resorption of water by the epithelium of the renal tubules

a. Liotrix
b. Oxytocin
c. Sodium dextrothyroxine
d. Vasopressin
e. None of these

d. Vasopressin

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These are resinous mixtures that contain cinnamic acid, benzoic acid, or both or esters of these acids

a. Balsams
b. Rosin
c. Resins
d. Resenes
e. None of these

a. Balsams

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A mixture of protein-digesting and milk clotting enzymes obtained from the juice of the pineapple plant

a. Chymotrypsin
b. Bromelain
c. Lactase
d. Sutilains
e. None of these

b. Bromelain

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The blue color of the oil of chamomile, an inherent property of the oil when freshly distilled is due to:

a. Chamazulene
b. C15H18
c. A and B
d. None of the above

c. A and B

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The following employs expression as a method of volatile extraction except:

a. Sponge process
b. Ecuelle method
c. Machine process
d. Enfleurage

d. Enfleurage

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In percolation with volatile solvents as a method of volatile oil extraction, the volatile solvent is removed by vacuum distillation and the resulting product is known as:

a. Absolutes
b. Terpenes
c. Concretes
d. Pomade

c. Concretes

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After separating the waxes from the volatile oil, the resulting product is known as:

a. Absolutes
b. Terpenes
c. Concretes
d. POmade

a. Absolutes

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A class of proteins which are characterized by solubility in water and in diluted aqueous salt solutions

a. Albumins
b. Globulins
c. Glutelins
d. All of these
e. None of these

a. Albumins

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The following is/are the properties of the hydrolysable tannins except:

a. They give a dark green color with ferric chloride TS
b. Gallic acid when heated result to formation of pyrogallol
c. They yield no precipitate with bromine water TS
d. Pyrogallol give soluble compounds with lead acetate

a. They give a dark green color with ferric chloride TS

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This is the parent nucleus of the chlorophylls

a. Bilan
b. Porphine
c. Tetraporphinpyrrole
d. Magnesium

b. Porphine

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Chemical classes of sapogenin include the following:

a. Steroid
b. Triterpenoid
c. A and B
d. None of the above

c. A and B

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The following are true for chlorophyll A, except:

a. Chlorophyll A has a methyl substituent attached to the top right-hand pyrrole ring
b. Chlorophyll A occur in ferns, mosses, and algae
c. The ratio of chlorophyll A to B is usually about 3:1 and there is no ready interconversion between them
d. None of the above

b. Chlorophyll A occurs in ferns, mosses, and algae

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This is the solvent most commonly used for the extraction of chlorophyll from leaves

a. Acetone
b. Ethanol
c. Dimethylformamide
d. Dimethylsulfoxide

a. Acetone

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These are derivatives of malenonitrile:

a. Cyanophophore glycosides
b. Glucosinolates
c. A and B
d. None of the above

a. Cyanophophore glycosides

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The following are the properties of nonhydrolyzable tannins except:

a. They give a bluish to black color with ferric chloride
b. They usually contain phloroglucinol nucleus in part
c. They are usually precipitated by bromine water TS
d. They yield catechol when heated

a. They give a bluish to black color with ferric chloride

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To convert an alkaloid salt into a free base, the following should be added:

a. Sodium carbonate
b. Tartaric acid solution
c. Pet ether
d. None of the above

a. Sodium carbonate

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These are the common red to blue pigments of flower petals:

a. Flavonoids
b. Antracene
c. Anthocyanins
d. Benzoquinone

c. Anthocyanins

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Which of the following glycosides yield allyl isothiocyanate as one of the products of hydrolysis?

a. Amyglandin
b. Prunasin
c. Sinigrin
d. Sinalbin

c. Sinigrin

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These are major carotenoids in plants, except:

a. B-carotene
b. Lycopene
c. A-carotene
d. Gossypol

d. Gossypol

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Most of the glycosides are subject to hydrolysis, resulting in the cleavage of glycosidic linkages by:

a. Acid or enzyme
b. Alkali
c. A and B
d. None of the above

c. A and B

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Which of the following glycosides represent the group of bound poisons?

a. Glucosinolates
b. Cyanophore
c. A and B
d. None of the above

b. Cyanophore

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Which of the following glycosides yield HCN as one of the products of hydrolysis:

a. Amyglandin
b. Sinigrin
c. Sinalbin
d. None of the above

a. Amyglandin

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Which of the following is classified as alcohol glycosides:

a. Salicin
b. Glucovanillin
c. Prunasin
d. Arbutin

a. Salicin

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Which of the following yield a phenolic compound as one of its products of hydrolysis:

a. Arbutin
b. Salicin
c. Glucovanillin
d. None of the above

a. Arbutin

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The conversion of papaverine into papaveroline is a __________ type of reaction

a. Dehydration
b. Demethylation
c. Hydrolysis
d. Oxidation

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Which of the following is a rate type of alkaloid?

a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Quaternary

d. Quaternary

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Each of the following volatile oils has a hydrocarbon as a major constituent, except:

a. Turpentine oil
b. Lemon oil
c. Pepper oil
d. Rose oil

d. Rose oil

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The conversion of morphine into apomorphine is a __________ type of reaction

a. Dehydration
b. Demethylation
c. Hydrolysis
d. Oxidation

a. Dehydration

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Each of the following volatile oils has an aldehyde as a major constituent except:

a. Ceylon cinnamon oil
b. Lemon oil
c. Camphor oil
d. Cassia cinnamon oil

c. Camphor oil

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These are natural or induced solid or semisolid exudations from plants or from insects feeding on plants:

a. Resins
b. Oleoresins
c. Gum resins
d. Balsams

a. Resins

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Specific glycoside obtained from Coccus cacti

a. Carminic acid
b. Tannic acid
c. Ratanhiaphenol
d. Bergapten

a. Carminic acid

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Alkaloids as salts may be liberated from plant components using:

a. Acidulated water
b. Sodium carbonate
c. Methanol
d. Ether

b. Sodium carbonate

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Scientific name of Neem, used as an insecticide and bitter

a. Avena sativa
b. Arnica montana
c. Illicium verum
d. Azadirachta indica

d. Azadirachta indica

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These are esters of high molecular, monohydric alcohols and high molecular fatty acid

a. Waxes
b. Phospholipids
c. Glycolipids
d. Sphingomyelins

a. Waxes

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The plant material is treated with ammonium hydroxide in order to:

a. Convert alkaloidal salts into free base
b. Convert free bases into alkaloidal salts
c. A and B
d. None of the above

a. Convert alkaloidal salts into free base

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Theophylline is classified as:

a. Xanthine
b. Pyridine
c. Indole
d. Isoquinolone

a. Xanthine

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Anti-acne principle synthesized from castor oil

a. Ricinoleic acid
b. Prussic acid
c. Azeleic acid
d. Saffric acid

c. Azeleic acid

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Flavonoid found in yellow flower pigments

a. Flavonols
b. Chalcones
c. Anthocyanins
d.Biflavonyls

b. Chalcones

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Menstruum used to extract solanine from potatoes

a. Water
b. Acetic acid
c. Alcohol
d. Benzene

b. Acetic acid

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Glycoside found in garlic which possesses anti-platelet, anti-microbial, and anti-rheumatic properties

a. Allicin
b. Berberine
c. Cantharmin
d. Sanguinarine

a. Allicin

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These are esters consisting of glycerol in combination with fatty acids, phosphoric acid, and certain nitrogenous compounds

a. Phospholipids
b. Waxes
c. Glycolipids
d. Sterols

a. Phospholipids

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Glycosidic principle obtained from fish berries, Cocculus indicus formerly used as an analeptic

a. Quassin
b. Humilin
c. Picrotoxin
d. Gentisin

c. Picrotoxin

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A French pharmacist who collaborated with Pelletier in the discovery of quinine which has become a worldwide treatment for malaria

a. Joseph Caventou
b. Pierre Robiquet
c. Frederick Serturner
d. Rudolf Brandes

a. Joseph Caventou

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Drug classified according to the natural relationship among plants and animals

a. Zoological arrangement
b. Chemical classification
c. Morphological classification
d. Taxonomic classification

d. Taxonomic classification

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Generally accepted medicinal use of tannins

a. Tanning of leather
b. Astringent
c. Laboratory precipitant
d. As an ingredient in the preparation of inl

b. Astringent

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Cocaine has a long duration of local anesthetic action because it is a:

a. Bronchoconstrictor
b. Bronchodilator
c. Vasodilator
d. Vasoconstrictor

d. Vasoconstrictor

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Quinoline alkaloid employed for malaria

a. Cinchonidine
b. Cinchonine
c. Quinidine
d. Quinine

d. Quinine

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Most important monosaccharide found in plants

a. Trioses
b. Levulose
c. Pentoses
d. Hexoses

d. Hexoses

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It reacts with iodine to form a deep blue complex

a. Insulin
b. Starches
c. Amylopectin
d. Amylose

d. Amylose

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The paste forming properties of starch are due to this constituent:

a. Inulin
b. Starches
c. Amylose
d. Amylopectin

d. Amylopectin

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Plant acid isolated in crystal form from lemon by Scheele in 1784

a. Tartaric acid
b. Lactic acid
c. Citric acid
d. Nitric acid

c. Citric acid

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The characteristic bitter flavor of beer is due to:

a. Burnt caramel
b. Lupulus
c. Barley
d. Mace

b. Lupulus

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Purified water soluble mixture of glycosides extracted from cascara

a. Cascaroside
b. Emodin
c. Casanthranol
d. Rhamin

c. Casanthranol

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Animal used in the biological assay of digitalis for its potency

a. Pigeon
b. Horse
c. Rabbit
d. Cat

a. Pigeon

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A phytochemist who made a number of significant discoveries including codeine in 1832 and the isolation of narcotine

a. Pierre Robiquet
b. Frederick Serturner
c. Joseph Caventou
d. Emil von Behring

a. Pierre Robiquet

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A German pharmacist who isolated hyoscyamine in 1819 and with fellow pharmacist, Philip Geiger, collaborated in research to discover atropine in 1835

a. Rudolf Brandes
b. Emil von Behring
c. Frederick Serturner
d. Pelletier

a. Rudolf Brandes

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Enzymes that hydrolyze a considerable number of glycosides

a. Invertase
b. Maltase
c. Emulsin and myrosin
d. Lactase

c. Emulsin and myrosin

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Known as the first broad-spectrum antibiotic discovered

a. Chloramphenicol
b. Erythromycin
c. Penicillin
d. Streptomycin

a. Chloramphenicol

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It destroys red blood corpuscles by hemolysis and are toxic especially to cold-blooded animals

a. Saponin glycosides
b. Anthraquinone glycosides
c. Cyanogenic glycosides
d. Favonol glycosides

a. Saponin glycosides

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The following are stereoptenes, except:

a. Menthol
b. Camphor
c. Thymol
d. Eugenol

d. Eugenol

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The following are characteristic of volatile oils except:

a. Miscible with water
b. They have odorous principles
c. They are optically active
d. They resinify

a. Miscible with water

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A type of distillation applied to plant material that is dried and not subject to injury by boiling

a. Direct steam
b. Water distillation
c. Steam distillation
d. Water and steam distillation

b. Water distillation

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Known as alligator pear, its pulverized seeds can be used to treat rheumatism and neuralgia

a. Persea americana
b. Arcangelista flava
c. Nerium oleader
d. None

a. Persea americana

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The purified fatlike substance obtained form the wool of sheep

a. Lanolin
b. Cetyl esters wax
c. Cysteine
d. Spermaceti

a. Lanolin

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The scientific name of kintsay

a. Vitex negundo
b. Lantana camara
c. Apium graveolens
d. None

c. Apium graveolens

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It contains kuskus oil and is known as moras

a. Cocos nucifera
b. Vetiveria zizanoides
c. Quisqualis indica L.
d. None

d. None

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Citral is an:

a. Alcohol volatile oil
b. Ketone volatile oil
c. Hydrocarbon volatile oil
d. Aldehyde volatile oil

d. Aldehyde volatile oil

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The active constituent of Capsicum frutescens

a. Capsicin
b. Capsaicin
c. Capsin
d. B and C
d. A and B only

b. Capsaicin

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A drying agent used to purify essential oils

a. Anhydrous calcium chloride
b. Calcium chloride
c. Anhydrous calcium sulfate
d. All of these

c. Anhydrous calcium sulfate

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The following are tests for saponin glycosides except:

a. Barfoed’s
b. Hemolysis test
c. Capillary test
d. Froth test

a. Barfoed’s

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It is a purified carbohydrate product obtained from the inner rind of citrus fruits

a. Lactic acid
b. Pectin
c. Tartaric acid
d. Citric acid

b. Pectin

The following are monosaccharides except:

a. Fructose
b. Glucose
c. Mannose
d. Sucrose

d. Sucrose

A type of extraction used in the preparation of tincture or fluid extracts

a. Percolation
b. Digestion
c. Infusion
d. Maceration

a. Percolation

A local source of cyanogenic glycosides is:

a. Cyanogenum esculenta
b. Manihot esculentum
c. Manihot cympogon
d. Manihot esculenta

d. Manihot esculenta

A resin which is used as a diaphoretic

a. Ginger
b. Capsicum
c. Hashish
d. Pistachia

b. Capsicum

It contains the alkaloid called ditamine and is known as Australian quinine bark

a. Dilaw
b. Dita
c. Dawag
d. None

b. Dita

The technical term for solvent used during extraction

a. Menstrual
b. Menstruum
c. Extract
d. Marc

b. Menstruum

It is one of the ingredients of the embalming material of the Egyptians

a. Benzoin
b. Tolu balsam
c. Myrrh
d. None

c. Myrrd

The official test animal employed in the standardization of mydriatic drugs such as atropine

a. Cat
b. Dog
c. Horses
d. Rabbit

a. Cat

It is used in the treatment of asthma by using the leaves and flowers as cigarettes

a. Talumpunay
b. Tanglad
c. Mais
d. None

a. Talumpunay

The element responsible for the basic pharmacological properties of alkaloids

a. Sulfur
b. Nitrogen
c. Oxygen
d. Phosphorus

b. Nitrogen

The botanical origin of motherwort or damong maria which can be used as insect repellant

a. Alstonia macrophylla
b. Artemisia vulgaris
c. Citrus aurantium
d. None

b. Artemisia vulgaris

The scientific name of makahiya or sensitive plant

a. Moringa oleifera
b. Mimosa pudica
c. Tinospora rumphii
d. None

b. Mimosa pudica

A plant causing dermatitis

a. Poison ivy
b. Amanita phalloides
c. Anise
d. All of the above

a. Poison ivy

Takip-kuhol contains bitter principle vellarin used as a counter irritant. Its scientific name is:

a. Datura metel
b. Hyptis suaveolens
c. Centella asiatica
d. None

c. Centella asiatica

Glycoside found in cassava

a. Mandelonitrile
b. Cyanohydrine
c. Mannihoxotin
d. Hydrocyanic acid

c. Mannihoxotin

An oleoresin used externally as counterirritant

a. White pine
b. Balsam of peru
c. Turpentine
d. None

c. Turpentine

It is known as Indian hemp or hashish

a. Myrrh
b. Cannabis
c. Copaiba
d. None

b. Cannabis

It is also known as Ringworm bush or shrub, used to treat ringworm by using its leaves

a. Akapulko
b. Abutra
c. Ambal
d. None

a. Akapulko

The botanical origin of bitter gourd

a. Momordica charantia
b. Oremna odorate
c. Anoma reticulate
d. None

a. Momordica charantia

Caffeine belongs to this class of alkaloids

a. Cinchona alkaloids
b. Ergot alkaloids
c. Xanthine alkaloids
d. Vinca alkaloids

a. Cinchona alkaloids

This plant is used to wrap cooked rice for fragrance

a. Pandan-mabango
b. Romero
c. Palo maria
d. None

a. Pandan-mabango

Hallucinogenic agent derived from Cannabis sativa includes:

a. Tetrahydrocannabinol
b. Scopolamine
c. Emetine
d. All of the above

a. Tetrahydrocannabinol

The official test animal employed to assay Curare alkaloids, since these animal manifest the head drop, indicative of muscle relaxation

a. Rabbit
b. Cat
c. Monkey
d. Dog

a. Rabbit

Intrinsic factor in pernicious anemia

a. Cyanocobalamin
b. Hemoglobin
c. Ferrous
d. All of the above

a. Cyanocobalamin

It contains ocimene, eugenol, and pinene and a decoction of this herb is for treatment of cough

a. Foeniculum vulgare
b. Bixa orellana
c. Ocimum basilicum
d. None

c. Ocimum basilicum

It is a flavor used to disguise the bitterness of certain preparation, such as those containing quinine

a. Eridictyon
b. Podophyllum
c. Jalap
d. Kava

c. Jalap

All these drugs contain caffeine except:

a. Coffee
b. Cola
c. Tea
d. Coca

d. Coca

The solid, oxidized hydrocarbon portion of volatile oils

a. Stearoptene
b. Eleoptene
c. None of these
d. Stearic acid

a. Steroptene

The study of the use of chemical agents which are more selectively toxic to the invading organism host than to the host is known as:

a. Physiology
b. Chemotherapy
c. Immunology
d. Pharmacology

b. Chemotherapy

The solid resin from turpentine

a. Benzoin
b. Styrax
c. Tolu
d. Rosin

d. Rosin

When the powder of this alkaloid is burned, the resultant vapor is haled for the relief of asthma

a. Stramonium
b. Caffeine
c. Cinchona
d. Cocaine

a. Stramonium

Which of the following is an anti-hypertensive and psychotherapeutic alkaloid?

a. Physostigmine
b. Quinie
c. Papaverine
d. Reserpine

d. Reserpine

Medicinal effects and potencies of cardio-active glycosides depend on:

a. Digitalase
b. Glucose
c. Genin structure and glycone component
d. Cardiac/Cardiotonix effect

c. Genin structure and glycone component

The most notable property of tannins utilized in the leather industry

a. Denature proteins
b. Precipitate protein
c. Denature proteins and ppt protein
d. None of these

c. Denature proteins and ppt protein

A test for carbohydrates containing protein producing a red-blue or purple ring between the two layers

a. Molisch test
b. Xanthoproteic test
c. Ninhydric test
d. Biuret test

a. Molisch test

Part of this plant are used as condiments except:

a. Bawang
b. Makabuhay
c. Siling labuyo
d. Luya

b. Makabuhay

Although the prostaglandins are hormone-like, they more closely resemble which of the following chemically:

a. Prophyrins
b. Lipids
c. Carbohydrates
d. Enzymes

b. Lipids

It is known as lemon grass under the family Poaceae, used as diuretic, aromatic batch, and scent for perfume

a. Tangan-tangan
b. Dayap
c. Tanglad
d. None

c. Tanglad

The local name of Quisqualis indica

a. Niyog
b. Niyog-niyogan
c. Moras
d. None

b. Niyog-niyogan

The scientific name of mansanilya

a. Quassia indica
b. Coleus scutellaroides
c. Chrysanthemum indicum
d. None

c. Chrysanthemum indicum

Component of volatile oil which is responsible for its antiseptic and germicidal action

a. Ethers
b. Phenols
c. Hydrocarbons
d. Esters

b. Phenols

Yeast is a rich source of:

a. Riboflavin
b. Folic acid
c. Ascorbic acid
d. Thiamine

a. Riboflavin

Is the most common medicinal use of volatile oils

a. Carminative
b. Bacteriostatic
c. Antimicrobial
d. All of these

a. Carminative/d. All of these

Codeine which is used as an analgesic and depressant to the cough reflex is a derivative of:

a. Benzoic acid
b. Cocaine
c. Salicylic acid
d. Morphine

d. Morphine

The polyglucan used as a plasma extender and is formed from sucrose by the action of the enzyme transglucosylase

a. Inulin
b. Dextran
c. Gelatin
d. Hetastarch

c. Dextran

Attacks protopectin yielding soluble pectin

a. Protopectase
b. Pectose
c. Pectinase
d. Pectase

a. Protopectase

The starting materials for the synthesis of fats in plants

a. Fatty acids and glycerol
b. Lipids
c. Carbohydrates
d. Sugars

a. Fatty acids and glycerol

Which of the following vitamins is a precursor of coenzyme A?

a. Cobamide
b. Panthothenate
c. Thiamine
d. Riboflavin

b. Panthothenate

A descriptive material pertaining to any drugs or preparation in the USP/NF

a. Materia medica
b. Official description
c. All of these
d. Official monograph

d. Official monograph

One of the following means “food of the gods”

a. Coffee
b. Theobroma
c. Tea
d. Cassia

b. Theobroma

Pigment of flowers which is of glycosidic character

a. Xanthophyll
b. Cytochrome
c. Anthocyanins
d. Lutein

c. Anthocyanins

End product of acid formation in the plant and occurs as insoluble calcium salt or raphides

a. Calcium acetate
b. Calcium citrate
c. Calcium tartrate
d. Calcium oxalate

d. Calcium oxalate

1,3,7-trimethyl xanthine is the chemical name of:

a. Caffeine
b. Theophylline
c. Theobromine
d. Thebaine

a. Caffeine

Plastid pigments are commonly extracted by which of the following solvents?

a. Alcohol
b. Acetone
c. Chloroform
d. Ether

d. Ether

A plant pigment of therapeutic importance in preventing xerophthalmia is:

a. Carotene
b. Xanthophylls
c. Fucoxanthin
d. Chlorophyll

a. Carotene

A test to distinguish tartrates from citrates makes use of this reagent

a. Deniges reagent
b. Bromine water
c. Mayer’s reagent
d. Dragendorff’s reagent

a. Deniges reagent

USP official alkaloids with oncolytic action is/are the following:

a. Leucristine
b. Vinblastine
c. Vinca leukoblastin
d. All three

d. All three

Method of extracting volatile oils with the use of cold fat:

a. Enfleurage
b. Digestion
c. Percolation
d. Maceration

a. Enfleurage

Which vitamin is formed in the body by exposure to ultraviolet irradiation or sunlight?

a. Vitamin E
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin C

b. Vitamin D

The following is not a polysaccharide

a. Dextran
b. Cellulose
c. Sucrose
d. Insulin

c. Sucrose

Active constituent of the volatile oil of tanglad which is a very good source of vitamin A

a. Geraniol
b. Citral
c. Citronellal
d. Citronellol

b. Citral

The alkaloid obtained from ergot which is used to relieve or treat migraine

a. Ergometrine
b. Vinblastine
c. Ergotamine
d. Solanine

c. Ergotamine

Condensed tannins give the specific colored precipitates with FeCl3 test:

a. Blue-black ppt
b. Green-black ppt
d. Blue-green ppt
d. Blue ppt

b. Green-black ppt

Volatile oil plays a vital role in plants as:

a. Astringents
b. Protein synthesizer
c. Insect repellants/attractants
d. Cellular processes

c. Insect repellants/attractants

A drug which disguises the bitter taste of quinine by paralyzing the taste buds is:

a. Glycyrrhiza
b. Yerba soldado
c. Buchu
d. Yerba santa

a. Glycyrrhiza

The new name of the family Palmae

a. Poaceae
b. Asteraceae
c. Caesalpinaceae
d. Arecaceae

d. Arecaceae

Free vitamin A does not occur in plants, but in its place are compounds that are converted into vitamin A in the small animal body. These precursors of vitamin A are called:

a. Provitamin B
b. Neovitamin A
c. B-carotene
d. B and C

d. B and C

The hallucinogen derived from ergot

a. THC
b. ETO
c. EDTA
d. LSD

d. LSD

Confirmatory test for glucose

a. Fehling’s test
b. Biuret’s test
c. Iodine test
d. Moore test

d. Moore test

The purified mixture of simple protein principles obtained form the sperm or testes of suitable species of fish, usually those belonging to the genera Oncorhyncus suckley

a. Penicillamine
b. Heparin sodium
c. Protamine sulfate
d. None of the above

c. Protamine sulfate

An alkaloid which does not react with or form precipitate with alkaloidal reagent is:

a. Hyoscyamine
b. Quinine
c. Atropine
d. Caffeine

d. Caffeine

The new name of the family Graminea

a. Poaceae
b. Asteraceae
c. Caesalpinaceae
d. Arecaceae

a. Poaceae

Animals used to determine the phenol coefficient or antiseptic value of certain drug

a. Mice
b. Rabbits
c. Pigeons
d. Guinea pigs

a. Mice

A structural polysaccharide found in primary cell walls and functions as intercellular cement

a. Cellulose
b. Pectins
c. Lichen starch
d. Alginic acid

b. Pectins

The step in the preparation of crude drug which consists of the removal of the extraneous matter prior to packaging

a. Selection
b. All of these
c. Collection
d. Garbling

d. Garbling

The wax present in beeswax is:

a. Ceryl stearate
b. Myricyl cerotate
c. Myricyl palmitate
d. Ceryl palmitate

c. Myricyl palmitate

The primary function of plants not present in animals but on which animal and man depend on greatly

a. Respiration
b. Glycolysis
c. Photosynthesis
d. Metabolism

c. Photosynthesis

These yield fixed oils except:

a. Coconut
b. Lemon grass
c. Peanut
d. Corn

b. Lemon grass

Colloidal substance obtained from Gelidium cartilagineum also known as:

a. Gelatin
b. Glandular cells
c. Tragacanth
d. Alginic acid

b. Glandular cells

Oil tubes found in plants under Apiaceae family that contain the volatile oil:

a. Parenchyma cells
b. Glandular cells
c. Vittae
d. Schizogenous passages

c. Vittae

The enzyme in black mustard seed that hydrolyzes the glycoside

a. Emulsin
b. Amygdalase
c. Myrosin
d. Papain

c. Myrosin

Plant sources of tropan alkaloids except:

a. Belladonna
b. Stramonium
c. Hyscyamus
d. Senna

d. Senna

Citrus volatile oils whose aroma is injuriously affected by heat is best obtained by:

a. Expression
b. Maceration
c. Enfleurage
d. Percolation

a. Expression

The following are differences of hydrolyzable from non-hydrolyzable tannins except:

a. Hydrolyzable tannins form blue-black precipitates with ferric chloride
b. Non-hydrolyzable tannins decolorize potassium permanganate
c. Hydrolyzable tannins show no visible result with bromine water
d. None of the above choices

b. Non-hydrolyzable tannins decolorize potassium permanganate

The enzyme that catalyze the hydrolysis of proteins

a. Trypsin
b. Amylotrypsin
c. Ptyalin
d. None of these

a. Trypsin

Purified product obtained form the dilute acid extract of the inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits or from apple pomace

a. Pectin
b. Dextran
c. Xanthan gum
d. Agar

a. Pectin

The following fixed oils are used as solvent for IM injections, except:

a. Sesame oil
b. Peanut oil
c. Corn oil
d. Olive oil

d. Olive oil

Plant sources of purine bases alkaloids

a. Kola
b. Tea
c. Cacao
d. All of these

d. All of these

An amorphous mixture of glucosides obtained from the leaf of Digitalis purpurea

a. Digitoxin
b. Digitonin
c. Digitalis
d. Digitalin

d. Digitalin

Contain about a dozen cardioactive glycosides, the principal of which is scillaren A

a. Red squill
b. Ouabain
c. Squill
d. Deslanoside

c. Squill

Forms colloidal solutions in water that foam upon shaking, and destroys the RBC by hemolysis

a. Tannins
b. Alkaloids
c. Saponins
d. Fats

c. Saponins

Also known as vitamin H which acts as a carboxyl-carrying co-factor in several carboxylase enzyme systems

a. Choline
b. Biotin
c. Yeast
d. PABA

b. Biotin

Saccharonyces cerevisiae is:

a. Brewer’s yeast
b. Torula yeast
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A and B

a. Brewer’s yeast

Component of lecithin and a precursor of acetylcholine

a. Choline
b. Biotin
c. Yeast
d. PABA

a. Choline

The organism used in the parasitic method of producing Ergot alkaloids

a. Claviceps purpurea
b. Claviceps paspali
c. Both A and B
d. None of the given

a. Claviceps purpurea

A true form of adulteration

a. Admixture
b. Sophistication
c. Substitution
d. Deterioration

b. Sophistication

First anti-fungal antibiotic

a. Bacitracin
b. Nystatin
c. Fulyicin
d. Griseofulvin

d. Griseofulvin

Glycosides are also known as:

a. Sugar-ether
b. Sugar-ester
c. Sugar-acids
d. None of the above

a. Sugar-ether

The alkaloid used as a means of doubling chromosomes in the study of plant genetics

a. Ephedrine
b. Colchicines
c. Atropines
d. Eserine

b. Colchicines

Ideal temperature for storage of volatile oils

a. 8-50°C
b. 15-20°C
c. 25-40°C
d. 2-8°C

d. 2-8°C

Contact insecticide

a. Rotenone
b. Pyrethrin
c. Nicotine
d. All of the above

a. Rotenone

This is also known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy benzaldehyde popularly used as a flavoring agent

a. Eugenol
b. Glycyrrhizin
c. Coumarin
d. Vanillin

d. Vanillin

The plant part from where the refined corn oil is obtained

a. Fruit
b. Seed
c. Embryo
d. Hairy portion

c. Embryo

Which of the following belongs to anthraquinone glycosides?

a. Vanilla
b. Glycyrrhiza
c. Mustard
d. Senna

d. Senna

Unicellular organisms that are well known for their ability to metabolize sugar into alcohol and CO2

a. Yeast
b. Bacteria
c. Molds
d. Fungus

a. Yeast

Rutin and hesperidin combination is also known as:

a. Vitamin F
b. Vitamin P
c. Vitamin H
d. Vitamin K

b. Vitamin P

Resin component devoid of chemical properties

a. Hydrocarbons
b. Resinotannols
c. Resenes
d. Balsam

c. Resenes

The most important contributor to lemon oil flavor

a. Citral
b. Neural
c. Limonene
d. Geraniol

a. Citral

Contracts the gallbladder stimulating the flow of bile

a. Enterokinin
b. Secretin
c. Gastrin
d. Cholecystokinin

d. Cholecystokinin

The undissolved portion of the drug that remains after extraction

a. Solute
b. Marc
c. Solvent
d. Active drug

b. Marc

The first of the broad spectrum antibiotics

a. Chloromycetin
b. Terramycin
c. Aureomycin
d. Penicillin

a. Chloromycetin

Fixed oils are frequently extracted from their sources by:

a. Expression
b. Steam distillation
c. Filtration
d. None of these

a. Expression

A purified carbohydrate product extracted from the brown seaweeds Macrosystic pyrifera by the use of dilute alkali

a. Karaya gum
b. Gelatin
c. Algin
d. Carrageenan

c. Algin

The principal component of essential oil

a. Terpenes
b. Aldehyde
c. Lactose
d. Esters

a. Terpenes

Class of natural products with potent and diverse biological activities involved in platelet aggregation, pain, and inflammation

a. Enzyme
b. Hormones
c. Prostaglandins
d. Tubocurarine

c. Prostaglandins

The first immunoglobulin to appear when a newlyborn infant begins its own antibody production

a. IgD
b. IgA
c. IgM
d. IgE

c. IgM

The general test for carbohydrate based on the dehydration of sugar to furfural derivatives when the sugar is treated with concentrated, sulfuric acid producing a violet ring between two layers

a. Fehling’s test
b. Hainse’s test
c. Benedict test
d. Molisch test

d. Molisch test

The following are tests for reducing sugars except:

a. Barfoed
b. Benedict
c. Fehling
d. None of the above

d. None of the above

The non-sugar portion of a glycoside is known as:

a. Glycone
b. Genin
c. Inactive portion
d. Active

b. Genin

A plant pigment of therapeutic importance in preventing xerophthalmia is:

a. Xanthophyll
b. Fucoxanthine
c. Carotene
d. Chlorophyll

c. Carotene

Fermenting enzymes that converts monosaccharides to ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide

a. Rennin
b. Zymase
c. Urease
d. Sutilains

b. Zymase

Glycosidic volatile oils are obtained by:

a. Expression
b. Ecuelle method
c. Enzymatic hydrolysis
d. Destructive distillation

c. Enzymatic hydrolysis

The alkaloid which continues to be the drug of choice against malaria

a. Cincholine
b. Quinine
c. Papaverine
d. Argonovine

b. Quinine

Vinca rosea yields vinblastine which is:

a. Antispasmodic
b. Anticancer
c. Antimalarial
d. Anti-TB

b. Anticancer

Japanese peppermint is solely employed as a source of:

a. Terpinol
b. Menthol
c. Borneol
d. Carvacrol

b. Menthol

Vinca rosea yields this antineoplastic alkaloid:

a. Reserpine
b. Strychnine
c. Vincristine
d. Quinine

c. Vincristine

This alkaloid is used as a skeletal muscle relaxant

a. Cocaine
b. Papaverine
c. Berberine
d. Tubo-curarine

d. Tubo-curarine

If Indian hemp is marijuana, then black Indian hemp is:

a. Hashish
b. Apocynum
c. Shabu
d. Pot

b. Apocynum

Benne oil is:

a. Flaxseed oil
b. Sesame oil
c. Almond oil
d. Olive oil

b. Sesame oil

The alkaloid reagent composed of iodine in potassium iodine solution is known as:

a. Hager’s reagent
b. Mayer’s reagent
c. Dragendorff’s reagent
d. Wagner’s reagent

d. Wagner’s reagent

A medicinally important lipid which is used as a sclerosing agent

a. Jojoba oil
b. Chaulomoogra oil
c. Licopodium
d. Sodium morrhuate

d. Sodium morrhuate

The root of Rauwolfia serpentina is used as:

a. Sedative
b. Antihypertensive
c. Depressant
d. Stimulant

b. Antihypertensive

It serves as a commercial source of strychnine and brucine

a. Nux vomica
b. Calaban bean
c. Hydrastis
d. Sanguinaria

a. Nux vomica

Source of castor oil

a. Jatropha curas
b. Michelia champaca
c. Ricinus communis
d. Croton tiglium

c. Ricinus communis

These are official tests done on living animals as well as on intact or excised organs and which often indicate the strength of a particular drug or its preparation

a. Bioassays
b. Histochemical test
c. Microscopic test
d. Microbiological test
d. Chemical assay

a. Bioassays

A specially prepared gelatin product used in neurosurgery and in thoracic and ocular surgery

a. Heparin sodium
b. Gelatin
c. Absorbable gelatin sponge
d. Absorbable gelatin film

d. Absorbable gelatin film

An opium alkaloid known as narcotine isolated by Robiquet is now officially called as:

a. Morphine
b. Codeines
c. Noscapine
d. Thebaine

c. Noscapine

Caffeine belongs to this class of alkaloids

a. Cinchona
b. Ergot
c. Xanthine
d. Vinca

c. Xanthine

An imidazole alkaloid obtained from Pilocarpus jaborandi is used to treat:

a. Gouty arthritis
b. Glaucoma
c. Cardiac stimulation
d. Exytoxic

b. Glaucoma

The alkaloid found in calabar bean

a. Physostigmine
b. Cocaine
c. Colchicines
d. Emetine

a. PhysostigmineW

Which of these lipids are used to control the consistency of creams and ointments?

a. Cholesterol
b. Waxes
c. Stearic acid
d. Lecithin

b. Waxes

A test used to determine the presence of cyanogenic glycosides

a. Borntrager test
b. Lieberman-Burchard test
c. Moore’s test
d. Guignard test

d. Guignard test

The following alkaloid are present in Datura metel except:

a. Atropine
b. Caffeine
c. Hyoscyamine
d. Scopolamine

b. Caffeine

Which of the following term best describes a cofactor that is firmly bound to an apoenzyme?

a. Holoenzymes
b. Nucleuosides
c. Monosaccharides
d. Heteropolysaccharides

a. Holoenzymes

Plant part collected when vegetative processes have ceased

a. Roots and rhizome
b. Flowers
c. Leaves
d. Seeds

a. Roots and rhizome

One of the following is a sugar alcohol found in plants

a. Danthron
b. Dulcitol
c. Mannitol
d. Sorbitol
e. Tartaric acid

b. Dulcitol

It is incorporated in tablets and lozenges that is intended to aid in breaking tobacco habit

a. Quinine SO4
b. Lobeline SO4
c. Atropine SO4
d. Hyoscine HBr
e. Cocaine HCl

b. Lobeline SO4

This is the most widely used opium alkaloid which are narcotic analgesics and antitussives and are used as sedatives, especially in allaying coughs

a. Morphine
b. Papaverine
c. Codeine
d. Heroine
e. None

c. Codeine

This term is used to designate simple organic compounds containing not more than 6 carbon atoms and 2 or 3 carboxyl groups

a. Plant acids
b. Succinic acid
c. Isocitric acid
d. All of these
e. None

a. Plant acids

Expensive substance used in perfumery which is a pathological product found in intestines of sperm whales or cast by them into the sea as a response to injury by squid beaks on which the sperm whale feeds

a. Ambergis
b. Ichthyocolla
c. Moskone
d. Acipenser

a. Ambergis

Devil’s dung used as a carminative and anti-spasmodic

a. Jalap
b. Gamboges
c. Asafetida
d. Witch hazel

c. Asafetida

Use of bornyl acetate, a volatile oil constituent

a. Increase capillary permeability
b. Expectorant
c. Vasodilation
d. None

b. Expectorant

The residue left after distilling the volatile oil from the oleoresin obtained from the various species of PInus

a. Colophony
b. Jalap
c. Mastic
d. Pinene

a. Colophony

Dried stalks of seaweed which is used in dilating the cavities such as the cervix in labor or abortion induction due to is swelling characteristic

a. Kelp
b. Agar
c. Laminaria
d. Lappa

c. Laminaria

The chief component of Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm

a. Geraniol
b. Decanal
c. Citral
d. Limonene

c. Citral

A muccopolysaccharide obtained from saliva which is active against gram positive bacteria by transforming the insoluble polysaccharides

a. Muramidase
b. Lysozyme
c. A and B
d. None

c. A and B

Oleandrin, the active component present in Rose bay, Nerium oleander, is classified as:

a. Phenolic
b. Alkaloid
c. Glycoside
d. Peptide

c. Glycoside

Aromatic water prepared from its flowers has been used as vehicles for eye and skin lotions

a. Sage
b. Thyme
c. Oregano
d. Elder flower

d. Elder flower

Alkaloid obtained from Sarothammus scorparius which was formerly used for cardiac arrhythmias

a. Sparteine
b. Connine
c. Thebaine
d. Levuline

a. Sparteine

Alkaloid obtained from wolfsbane root or monkshood

a. Coniine
b. Aconitine
c. Viburnine
d. Selegiline

b. Aconitine

Odorous principle found in tonka beans which is used as a fixative in perfumery, flavor, and as precursor of anti-coagulants

a. Psoralens
b. Monobenzone
c. Coumarine
d. Phenytoin

c. Coumarine

Active principle in ginseng is classified as a __________ glycoside

a. Anthraquinone
b. Flavanoid
c. Saponin
d. Alcohol

c. Saponin

An acid present in apples and pears which is used as a sialogogue and combines with salicylic acid and benzoic acid for desloughening effects

a. Lactic acid
b. Pyruvic acid
c. Malic acid
d. Oxalic

c. Malic

Neroli oil is:

a. Orange oil
b. Orange peel oil
c. Orange flower oil
d. All of the above

c. Orange flower oil

High molecular weight polysaccharide gum produced by a pure culture fermentation of a carbohydrate with Xanthamonas campesteris then purified by recovery with isopropyl alcohol, dried, and milled

a. Dextran
b. Keltrol
c. Goat’s thorn
d. Gum arabic

b. Keltrol

Milky white viscid secretion from the salivary glands of the worker hive been, Apis mellifera, and is used as a general tonic, towards the effect of old age

a. Lac
b. Royal jelly
c. Ginseng
d. Propolis

b. Royal jelly

When nonhydrolyzable tannins were boiled with hydrochloric acid, an insoluble compound known as __________ is formed

a. Phlobaphenes
b. Cathecol
c. Gallic acid
d. Ellagic acid

a. Phlobaphenes

Tannins is an effective antidote for __________ poisoning

a. Alkaloid
b. Phosphorous
c. Insecticide
d. Lead

a. Alkaloid

A CNS stimulant obtained from Nux vomica

a. Venleurosine
b. Ergotoxine
c. Brucine
d. Strychnine

c. Brucine

Constituent of Claviceps purpurea employed as a uterine muscle relaxant

a. Pilocarpine
b. Ergotoxine
c. Ergotamine tartarate
d. Ergonovine maleate

d. Ergonovine maleate

Pilocarpine, an imidazole alkaloid is employed for the treatment of

a. Bronchial asthma
b. Hypertension
c. Motion sickness
d. Glaucoma

d. Glaucoma

These are usually hard, transparent, or translucent, and when heated, they soften and finally melt

a. Alkaloids
b. Resins
c. Gums
d. Tannins

b. Resins

Tragacanth is a dried gummy exudates from:

a. Astralagus gummifer
b. Astralagus gumnifer
c. Acacia senegal
d. A and B

a. Astralagus gummifer

All of these are volatile oils that are used as condiments except:

a. Anise
b. Clove oil
c. Nutmeg
d. Eucalyptus oil

d. Eucalyptus oil

A process of extraction which involves macerating the drugs for a short period of time with either hot or cold water

a. Infusion
b. Decoction
c. Maceration
d. Percolation

a. Infusion

The following are plant acids except:

a. Citric acid
b. Palmitic acid
c. Lactic acid
d. Tartaric acid

c. Lactic acid

Active constituent of wintergreen oil

a. Eucalyptus oil
b. Olive oil
c. Menthol oil
d. Gaultheria oil

d. Gaultheria oil

A method of evaluating plants according to the type of constituent present

a. Pharmacological
b. Pharmaceutical
c. Morphological
d. Chemical

d. Chemical

These are acetal in which the hydroxyl of the sugar is condensed with a hydroxyl group of the non-sugar component

a. Tannins
b. Carbohydrates
c. Resins
d. Glycosides

d. Glycosides

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