FIRST CAT ONE

 

                    i.            Which of the following medicinal plant its species name meaning Nice aroma ?

A.     Cinchona Ledgeriana

B.     Artemisia cina Berg

C.     Myristica fragrans

                                                                                             

D.    Glycyrrhiza

E.      Atropa belladonna 

                  ii.              Glucose powder is added to acacia gum powder is an example of which method and effects of adulteration?

A.    Admixture

B.     Substitution

C.     Sophistication with inferior varieties                                                                                                                                                   

D.    Addition of worthless heavy materials

E.     Deterioration

                iii.            Dry fruits which split along both dorsal and ventral sutures to release their seeds is …...

A.     Cassia angustifolia 

B.     Seed coat as in maize

C.     Strophanthus                                                                                                                             

D.    Cashew nut

E.     Rice

                iv.             Leaves have large pointed teeth like margin is called…………………

A.     Dentate

B.     Serrate

C.     Spiny                                                                                                                                

D.    Crenate                                                                                                                                       

E.     Repand

                  v.            Root apical meristem is found in which zones of the root?

A.    Zone of differentiation

B.     Zone of elongation

C.     Zone of maturation                                                                                 

D.    Zone of thickness

E.     Zone of division

                vi.            A flower pollinated by insects have the following features…

A.    May have pollens which floats on water

B.     Have white flowers with strong fruity smell and open at night

C.     Are log tube shaped, have bright red or yellow colours, and with no fragrance 

D.    Have bright colours, sweet fragrance and produce nectar

E.     have large stigmas, no or little fragrance, and non- sticky pollens

              vii.             Which of the following plant shows destructive allelopathy antibiosis?

A.    Digitalis

B.     Ocimum basilicum

C.     Belladonna and mustard                                                                      

D.    Urtica dioica

E.     Nicotiana

            viii.            An opening that marks position of the radicle is called ……..

A.    Elaiosome

B.      Caruncle

C.      Embryo                                                                                                           

D.     Tegmen

E.      Micropyle

                ix.            Inner layer of cortex, frequently containing starch is ………..

A.     Endodermis

B.       Primary cortex

C.     Epidermis                                                                                                          

D.    Phloem

E.     Pericycle

                  x.            Which of the following statement(s) regarding hypodermis  is correct...

A.    It is composed of parenchyma cells with intercellular spaces

B.     It consists of pericycle, vascular bundles and pith

C.     The innermost layer of the cortex is the endodermis                                            

D.    lies below the epidermis, consists of a few layers of collenchyma cells

E.      Consists of brick shaped and thin walled meristematic cells

 

SECTION B: MULTIPLE TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS                                    (10 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS:

·            This section consists of Four (4) questions with five (5) options each

·            Write the word “TRUE” and NOT letter ‘T’ for a correct statement and the word “FALSE” NOT letter ‘F’ for incorrect statement in the space provided before each option

·            All responses should be in CAPITAL letters

·            Half (½) a mark will be awarded for each correct response

·            Responses with letters “T” and “F” will not be awarded any mark

·            There will be a penalty of half (½) of allocated marks for responses with small letters.

 

1.       The vegetative propagation by Division may be used by which of the following drugs

A.    …….… Rhubarb

B.     ………. Gentian

C.     ………. Chamomile

D.    …….…Cascara

E.     …….…Ginger

2.      Regarding indehiscent fruits……….

A.    ……….. Dry fruits which splits along inner suture only

B.     …………Have edible exocarp and fleshy mesocarp and inedible, hard stone-like endocarp

C.     ……….. A hard dry fruit with one seed which almost feels the pericarp but attached loosely

D.    ………... It is a simple, dry fruit in which the testa and pericarp are fused

E.     …………Are dry fruits which split along both dorsal and ventral sutures to release their seeds

3.      Which of the following medicinal plants can be affected by Latitude and Altitude

A. ….…… Tragacanth

B. ….……  Peppermint

C. ….……   Datura

D ………… Nicotiana

E. ….……  Glycosides

4.      Which of the following structures observed in dicot stem?

A. …….…   Pericycle

B ………… Protoxylem lacuna

C. …….…  Bundle sheath

D ………… Scattered vascular bundles

E ………… Starch sheath

 

 

SECTION C: MATCHING ITEMS QUESTIONS                                    (10MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS:

·         This section consists of two (2) questions matching with five (5) options each.

·         USE CAPITAL LETTERS

·         Each correct response is awarded one (1) mark.

·         Each item from column B is used only once

5.       PART ONE: Match descriptions in column B with responses in column A by writing the letter of the correct response in the space provided on each option.

COLUM A	ANSWERS	COLUM B
1. Bulb		A.      Liquorice B.      Chrysanthemum C.      Garlic D.     Aloe E.      Turmeric F.       saffron G.     Peppermint
2. Corm
3. rhizomes
4. Sucker
5. Offsets

PART TWO: Match the item in column B with examples in column A by writing the letter of the correct answer in the space provided

COLUM A(MEDICINAL PLANT)	ANSWERS	COLUM B(STORSGE CONDITION)
1.     Squill		A.      If kept in the open loss of morphine occurs B.     Should be stored with a dehydrating agent to prevent enzymic reaction C.      Should be stored with hydrating agent to prevent enzymic reaction D.    Should be stored in a tightly closed container so as to prevent the mucilage contain in the drug to absorb moisture from the air E.     Loses its activity if stored for a long time even if all precautions are taken F.      Loses its activity if stored for a short time even if all precautions are taken G.    Should be defatted before stored
2.     Digitalis
3. Opium
4.   Cannabis
5 .   Ergot

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION D: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS                                                   (40 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS:

·         This section consists of eight (8) questions.

·         Write your answers in the space provided on each question

·         Write a readable handwrite; DIRTY WORK IS NOT ALLOWED.

 

6.      A. Define Drying                                                                                                    (1mark)

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       B. State why flowers are dried in shade                                                                (2marks)

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C. Mention two medicinal plants which receive mould infestation due to excessive moisture  

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7.      A. List two examples of Unicellular plants                                                            (2marks) 

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B.     Outline three importance of morphology to pharmaceutical personnel          (3marks)

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1.       Describe cell culture as method of asexual propagation                                      (5marks)

 

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2.      Write five differences between Pericycle and Endodermis                                 (5marks) 

 

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3.      With two reasons describe why Age of the plant should be taken in to great consideration when collection of medicinal plant                                                                             4marks

 

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4.      Describe Ultra sonication-Assisted Extraction                                                          (6marks)

 

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13. A. Mention four whorls of the flowers                                                                  (2marks)

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 B. Outline four features can be used to describe leaves                                              (4marks)

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14. Mention four characteristics of the stem                                                                 (4 marks)

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SECTION E: GUIDED ESSAY QUESTIONS                             (30 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS:

·         This section consists of Two (2) questions which are supposed to be answered in a narrative way

·         Write your answer on the empty pages of this question paper; each question should start on a new page.

·         There will be a penalty of three (3) marks if questions are not answered in essay form

 

 

15.  Explain the following functions of the leaf;                             15MARKS

a.      Transpiration an

b.       Guttation

c.       Photosynthesis

d.      Storage of food and water

e.       Protection

16.  Explain how Soil character, composition, permeability, porosity all effect growth of medicinal plants                                                                                              15 MARKS