Pharmacognosy and Plant

Chemistry with Philippine

Medicinal Plants
REVIEW
1. He described about 600 plants
with medicinal properties in his
book De Materia Medica
a. Galen
b. Dioscorides
c. Seydler
d. Fluckiger
2. Plants that grow in their native
countries:
a. Indigenous
b. Naturalized
c. Cultivated
d. Local
3. The first commercial application of the
technique in pharmacognosy was made by Eli
Lilly Company. Using the non-disease producing
strain of E.coli, this company produced the
hormone_________:
a. Glucagon
b. Somatostatin
c. Insulin
d. Somatomedin
4. Which of the following pairs is
correct?
a. reserpine- hypotensive
b. sambong- stomachic
c. bayabas- diuretic
d. lagundi- analgesic
Plant Scientific Use/s
name
lagundi Vitex negundo for asthma and
cough
yerba buena Mentha analgesic
arvensis
sambong Blumea diuretic
balsamifera
tsaang gubat Ehreta stomachic and anti-
microphylla diarrheal
niyog-niyogan Quisqualis anthelmintic; ascaris
indica
bayabas Psidium mouthwash,
guajava gingivitis
cleansing of
wounds
akapulko Cassia alata antifungal
ulasimang bato Anona decreases uric
squamosa acid;
antirheumatic
bawang Allium sativum decreases
cholesterol
ampalaya Momordica hypoglycemic
charantia agent
5. Which of the following is a source
of sucrose?
a. Acer saccharum
b. Bos taurus
c. Prunus cerasus
d. Sorbus aucuparia
a. Sucrose is obtained from Saccharum
officinarum (Fam. Graminae), Beta
vulgaris (Fam. Chenopodiaceae) and
sugar mapple Acer saccharum (Fam.
Arecaceae)
b. Bos taurus (Fam. Bovidae)
c. Prunus cerasus (Fam. Rosaceae) source
of cherry juice
d. Sorbus aucuparia (Fam. Rosaceae) is the
source of D-sorbitol
6. Which of the following statement
concerning lactulose is true?
a. Natural sugar prepared by acidic
rearrangement of lactose
b. Trisaccharide
c. Well absorbed
d. Bacteria in the colon metabolize it to
acetic and lactic acid
6. The residue left during distilling the
volatile oil from the oleoresin obtained
from various species of Pinus:
a. colophony
b. jalap
c. mastic
d. pinene
7. In the enfleurage method, the fatty
product impregnated with the floral odor
is called:
a. absolutes
b. terpenes
c. concretes
d. pomade
8. After separating the waxes from the
volatile oil, the resulting product is
known as:
a. absolutes
b. terpenes
c. concretes
d. pomade
9. The most important of the opium
alkaloids is
a. heroin
b. codeine
c. morphine
d. papaverine
10. Sodium morrhuate is the sodium salt of
fatty acid of
a. shark
b. cod
c. pig
d. whale
11. The principal cinchona alkaloid
employed therapeutically as
antiprotozoal drug
a. quinine
b. chloroquine
c. quinidine
d. serine
12. Paregoric is also known as
a. opium tincture
b. laudanum
c. camphorated opium tincture
d. none
13. Menthol is the active constituent
present in:
a. cinnamon
b. coriander
c. peppermint
d. citronella
14. This is a solid vegetable oil:
a. coconut oil
b. peanut oil
c. theobroma
d. cod liver oil
15. These are major carotenoids in plants,
EXCEPT:
a. B-carotene
b. lycopene
c. a-carotene
d. gossypol
17. Which of the following glycosides yield
in HCN as one of the products of
hydrolysis:
a. amygdalin
b. sinigrin
c. sinalbin
d. none
18. Which of the following is a rare type of
alkaloid?
a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. quaternary
19. Scientific name of Neem, used as an
insecticide.
a. Avena sativa
b. Arnica montana
c. Illicium verum
d. Azadirachta indica
20. Theophylline is classified as:
a. xanthine
b. pyridine
c. indole
d. isoquinolone
21. Glycoside found in garlic which
possesses anti-platelet, anti- microbial
and anti-rheumatic properties:
a. allicin
b. berberine
c. cantharmin
d. sanguinarine
22. Neroli oil
a. orange oil
b. orange peel oil
c. orange flower oil
d. all
23. Devils dung, used as carminative, and
antispasmodic:
a. jalap
b. gamboges
c. asafetida
d. witch hazel
24. Quinolone alkaloid employed for
malaria.
a. Cinchonidine
b. cinchonine
c. quinidine
d. quinine
25. It reacts with iodine to form a deep
blue complex.
a. inulin
b. starches
c. amylase
d. amylopectin
26. Animal used in the biological assay of
digitalis for its potency.
a. pigeon
b. horse
c. rabbit
d. cat
27. A german pharmacist who isolated
hyoscyamine in 1819 and, with fellow
pharmacist Philip Geiger, collaborated in
research to discover atropine in 1835.
a. Pierre Robiquet
b. Frederick Serturner
c. Joseph Caventou
d. Emil Von Behring
28. Known as the first antibiotic
discovered.
a. Chloramphenicol
b. Erythromycin
c. Penicillin
d. Streptomycin
29. Active constituent of wintergreen oil:
a. eucalyptus oil
b. olive oil
c. menthol oil
d. gaultheria oil
30. Citral is an:
a. alcohol volatile oil
b. ketone volatile oil
c. hydrocarbon volatile oil
d. aldehyde volatile oil
31. The following are monosaccharide
except:
a. fructose
b. glucose
c. mannose
d. sucrose
33. The new name of the family Graminae:
a. Poaceae
b. Asteraceae
c. Arecaceae
d. none
34. The alkaloid formed by the acetylation
of morphine is
a. heroin
b. codeine
c. morphine
d. cocaine
35. 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. morphine
36. The product of hydrolysis of sucrose:
a. glucose + glucose
b. lactose + glucose
c. galactose + glucose
d. glucose + fructose
37. Scientific name of Karaya gum:
a. Astragalus gummifer
b. Zea mays
c. Sterculia urens
d. Acacia senegal
38. It contains 20% of starch:
a. amylose
b. amylopectin
c. heta starch
d. glycogen
39. The test used in the identification of
deoxysugar:
a. Fehlings test
b. Keller-Killiani test
c. Molisch test
d. Bortrager test
40. The test used in the identification of
tannins:
a. Ferric chloride test
b. Hemolysis test
c. Froth test
d. Gelatin test
41. Therapeutic use of hyoscyamus:
a. antispasmodic
b. antihypertensive
c. analgesic
d. anti-gout
42. Used as antiseptic for cuts and burn:
a. Allium cepa
b. Allium sativum
c. Zingiber officinale
d. Curcuma longa
42. Emulsin is found in:
a. peanut
b. peaches
c. cherry
d. almond kernel
43. A glycoside present in the cambium
sap of pine trees:
a. coniferin
b. eugenol
c. lignin
d. vanillin
44. It is derived from belladonna:
a. lignin
b. sinigrin
c. fraxin
d. scopolin
45. They are obtained the young twigs of
Quercus infectoria .
a. hawthorn
b. nutgall
c. betel nut
d. uva-ursi
46. Digitalis purpurea is used as:
a. cardioprotective
b. cathartic
c. laxative
d. anxiolytic
47. New family name of Palmae:
a. Laminaceae
b. Arecaceae
c. Asteraceae
d. Poaceae
48. Scientific name of luyang dilaw:
a. Allium cepa
b. Curcuma longa
c. Allium sativum
d. Zingiber officinale
49. The primary constituent of this plant is
salicin:
a. Willow bark
b. Hops
c. Male fern
d. Meadowsweet
50. Scopoletin:
a. Lavandula spica
b. Belladonna spp.
c. Fraxiunus spp.
d. Dipteryx odorata
51. The alkaloid obtained from ergot which
is used to relieve or treat migraine:
a. Ergotamine
b. Vinblastine
c. Ergometrine
d. Solanine
52. Animals used to determine the phenol
coefficient or antiseptic value of a certain
drug:
a. Mice
b. Rabbits
c. Pigeons
d. Guinea pigs
53. 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 choices
54. The principal component of essential
oil:
a. Terpenes
b. Aldehyde
c. Lactose
d. Esters
55. If Indian hemp is marijuana then black
indian hemp is:
a. Hashish
b. Apocynum
c. Shabu
d. Pot
56. This alkaloid is used as skeletal muscle
relaxant:
a. Cocaine
b. Papaverine
c. Berberine
d. Tubocurarine
57. The first immunoglobulin to appear
when a newborn infant begins its own
antibody production:
a. IgD
b. IgA
c. IgM
d. IgE
58. The local name of Quisqualis indica
a. Niyog
b. Niyug niyogan
c. Moras
d. None
59. Yeast is a rich source of:
a. Riboflavin
b. Folic acid
c. Ascorbic acid
d. Thiamine
60. The botanical origin of bitter gourd
a. Premna odorata
b. Momordica charantia
c. Anona reticulata
d. none
61. Caffeine belongs to what type of
alkaloids
a. Cinchona alkaloids
b. Ergot alkaloids
c. Xanthine alkaloids
d. Vinca alkaloids
62. Hallucinogenic agent derived from
Cannabis sativa includes:
a. Tetrahydrocannabinol
b. Scopolamine
c. Emetine
d. None
63. It is one of the ingredients of the
embalming material of the egyptians:
a. Benzoin
b. Tolu balsam
c. Myrrh
d. None
64. Tragacanth is a dried gummy exudate
from:
a. Astragalus gummifer
b. Sterculia urens
c. Acacia senegal
d. None
65. Most important alkaloid found in
plants:
a. Trioses
b. Levulose
c. Pentoses
d. Hexoses
66. The chief component of Melissa
officinalis:
a. Geranial
b. Decanal
c. Citral
d. Limonene
67. Glycoside found in garlic which
possesses anti-platelet, anti-microbial
and anti-rheumatic properties:

a. Berberine
b. Allicin
c. Cantharmin
d. Sanguinarine
68. These are esters of high molecular,
monohydric alcohols, and high molecular
fatty acid:
a. Waxes
b. Phospholipids
c. Glycolipids
d. Sterols
69. Flavonoid found in yellow flower
pigments:

a. Flavonols
b. Chalcones
c. Anthocyanins
d. Biflavonyls
70. Mercuric Iodide, Potassium Iodide and
water are the composition of:
a. Mayers reagent
b. Dragendorffs reagent
c. Wagners reagent
d. All
71. Blue black color indicates the presence
of:
a. Hydrolysable
b. Condensed
c. Saponin
d. All
72. Source of arbutin, a phenol containing
glycoside:
a. Buckwheat
b. Checkerberry
c. Bear berry
d. Dragonfruit
73. The source of bassorin:
a. Acacia
b. Karaya
c. Indian gum
d. Tragacanth
74. Fermentation product from molasses
a. Wine
b. Whiskey
c. Rum
d. Brandy
75. It is also known as the carob pulp or
St. Johns bread:
a. Locust bean
b. Xanthan
c. Guar
d. Acacia
76. Gum usually used as substitute for
acacia:
a. Ghatti
b. Tragacanth
c. Karaya
d. Algin
77. In milk processing, the liquid separated
from coagulum is known as:
a. Condensed milk
b. Butter
c. Buttermilk
d. Whey
78. Which of the following may be
produced from the process of distillation?
a. Whiskey
b. Rum
c. Brandy
d. All of the given choices
79. This is an example of microbial gum:
a. Pectin
b. Guar gum
c. Acacia
d. Dextran
80. Which of the following is true about
uva-ursi?
a. Available as herbal teas
b. Diuretic
c. Weak urinary antiseptic
d. ALL
81. What is the principal constituent of
Nutgall?
a. Gallic acid
b. Ellagic acid
c. Resin
d. Tannic acid
82. Which of the following is a source of
phenol glycoside?
a. uva-ursi
b. conmarin
c. cantharides
d. hamammelitannin
83. Bromelin, bromelain is a mixture of
protein-digesting enzymes and milk
clotting enzymes from Ananas comosus
(Bromelicaceae), commonly known
as____________
a. Corn
b. Pineapple
c. Guyabano
d. Atis
84. This enzyme is used as an ingredient in
cleansing solutions for contact lenses:

a. Trypsin
b. Pepsin
c. Papain
d. Chymopapin
85. Papain is used as:
I. Meat tenderizer
II. Contact lens cleaner
III. Relieve symptoms of episiotomy
IV. Treatment of herniated lumbar
intervertebral discs

a. III only
b. II only
c. I and II
d. I and IV
86. Clinical symptom/s of folic acid
deficiency:
a. Megaloblastic anemia
b. Macrocytic anemia
c. Glossitis
d. All of the given choices
87.The most important contributor to
lemon oil flavor:
a. Citral
b. Neral
c. Limonene
d. Geranial
88. The most principal component of
volatile oil:
a. Aldehyde
b. Terpenes
c. Lactose
d. Esters
89. Cardamon oil, pine oil and juniper oil
are examples of what volatile oil?
a. Ketone
b. Phenolic
c. Aldehyde
d. Alcohol
 90. Which of the following is TRUE
about volatile oils?
Become rancid
Can be distilled from natural
resources
May be saponified with alkalies
All of the given choices
91. This is a general method for obtaining
citrus oils by rolling the fruit over through
lined by sharp projections, which are long
enough to puncture oil glands in the
epidermis:

a. Enfleurage
b. Expression
c. Ecuelle
d. Destructive distillation
92. Which is not a product of arachidonic
acid metabolism via the cyclooxygenase
pathway?

a. Prostaglandin
b. Leukotriene
c. Thromboxane
d. Prostacyclin
93. What type of terpenes are found most
commonly in volatile oils?

a. Monoterpenes
b. Sesquiterpenes
c. Diterpenes
d. Triterpenes
94. Clove oil is chemically classified as
_________ volatile oil:
a. Alcohol
b. Aldehyde
c. Phenol
d. Ketone
95. The oleo-gum-resin obtained from
Commiphora molmol:

a. Storax
b. Myrrh
c. Benzoin
d. Turpentine
96. The scientific name of the source of
spearmint oil:

a. Mentha arvensis
b. Mentha spicata
c. Mentha piperita
d. Mentha cordifolia
97.They are amorphous products with
complex chemical nature, and are
believed to be oxidation products of
terpenes.
a. Resins
b. Resenes
c. Resinols
d. Balsams
98. Which of the following are the other
names of Cannabis?

a. Indian hemp
b. Hashish
c. Marijuana
d. All
99. Animal employed in the assay of
insulin:

a. Dog
b. Cat
c. Pigeon
d. Rabbit
100. Peanut oil is also known as:

a. Rapeseed oil
b. Arachis oil
c. Olive oil
d. Teel oil
101. The oil obtained from a variety of
rapeseed:

a. Benne oil
b. Flaxseed oil
c. Canola oil
d. Persic oil
102. Strychnine and brucine are examples
of_____alkaloids:

a. Indole
b. Purine
c. Imidazole
d. Tropane
103. This is preferred over caffeine in the
treatment of cardiac edema and angina
pectoris because it has little stimulant
action on the CNS.
a. Theophylline
b. Theobromine
c. Coffee
d. Aminophylline
104. Aside from antihypertensive action,
reserpine is also officially used as a/an:
a. Cure of dysentery
b. Febrifuge
c. Antidote for snake bite
d. Adjunct in psychotherapy
105. Thorn apple, which yields
scopolamine, is called locally as:

a. Talong
b. Tambalisa
c. Trompeta
d. Talumpunay
106. Basic nitrogenous compounds of
plant origin that are physiologically
active:
a. Glycosides
b. Alkaloids
c. Hormones
d. Terpenoids
107. The alkaloidal reagent is
composed of mercuric potassium
iodide:
a. Mayers reagent
b. Marmes reagent
c. Wagners reagent
d. Dragendorffs reagent
Alkaloidal reagents Composition

Mayers reagent Mercuric potassium iodide

Marmes reagent Potassium cadmium iodide

Dragendorffs reagent Potassium bismuth iodide

Wagners reagent Iodine in Potassium iodide

Sonnenscheins reagent Phosphomolybdic acid

Scheiblers reagent Phosphotungstic acid

108. The alkaloid present in Rauwolfia is
a. emetine
b. reserpine
c. physostigmine
d. morphine
109. Which of the following alkaloids is
classified as an anthelmintic in
veterinary practice?

a. Lobeline
b. Nicotine
c. Arecoline
d. Scopolamine
110. Toxic cyanogen in cassava:
a. Amygdalin
b. Jacobine
c. Linamarin
d. Anabarine
111. Which of the following is the
carcinogenic constituent found in
nganga?

a. Tannin
b. Glycoside
c. Alkaloid
d. Volatile oil