Daffodil International University
Department of Pharmacy
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Final Examination: Spring-2019
Course Code: BPH-112 Time: 2 hours 30 mins
Course Title: Pharmacognosy-I Full Marks: 50
Course Teacher: (SMS) (SH) (TA) (AI)
(Answer any 10 questions of the following) 10X5=50
1. Define alkaloid. Classify alkaloid on the basis of ring structure. What are the functions of alkaloid?
1+2+2 2. State the pharmacological action of some common alkaloids. How Alkaloids are
tested?
2+3 3. Write down the botanical source, structure and medicinal applications of
papaverine, atropine, caffeine and theophylline.
5 4. Discuss the different type of Vitamin D. Describe how Vitamin D works in our
body.
2+3 5. Define carbohydrate. Describe Benedict Test and Molisch’s Test with chemical
reactions for reducing sugar type of carbohydrate.
0.5+4.5 6. Differentiate between reducing and non-reducing sugar? What are the chemical
constituents and uses of liquid glucose and honey?
2+3 7. Discuss about the importance and usage of vitamin K and vitamin E. 2.5+ 2.5 8. Discuss the source, chemical structure and uses of common vitamin B complex
available in the market.
5 9. What is lipid? Explain the common characteristics and function of lipid. 0.5+2.5+2 10. Define the following terms- i) Iodine number ii) Saponification value, iii) Fixed
oil, iv) HDL, v) LDL and vi) VLDL.
5 11. Describe the source, chemical constituents and uses of castor oil and olive oil. 2.5+2.5
12. Write short notes on vitamin A. 5
