Practice Pharmacognosy questions with answers and explanations.
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Glycoside is a compound consisting of a sugar component linked to a non-sugar aglycone.
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Tannin is a polyphenolic plant constituent capable of precipitating proteins and producing an astringent effect.
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Volatile oil is an aromatic plant oil that evaporates readily and is commonly obtained by distillation.
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Adulteration is substitution, dilution or deterioration that reduces the identity, purity or quality of a drug.
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Organoleptic evaluation is assessment using sensory properties such as colour, odour, taste and texture.
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Tannin is a polyphenolic plant constituent capable of precipitating proteins and producing an astringent effect.
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Volatile oil is an aromatic plant oil that evaporates readily and is commonly obtained by distillation.
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Adulteration is substitution, dilution or deterioration that reduces the identity, purity or quality of a drug.
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Organoleptic evaluation is assessment using sensory properties such as colour, odour, taste and texture.
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Microscopy is use of microscopic features to identify powdered or sectioned crude drugs.
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Extraction is separation of soluble active constituents from plant or other natural material using a solvent.
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Maceration is extraction by soaking material in a solvent for a defined period.
