2 | Pharmacognosy

) as chemical markers to investigate biogenetic pathways in plants. 🍃 Unit 2: Secondary Metabolites

The direct answer to your request is that (frequently taught as Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II) is an advanced pharmaceutical science subject that builds upon foundational pharmacognosy. It bridges the gap between traditional medicine and modern drug discovery by focusing on the complex chemical nature, biosynthesis, industrial extraction, and therapeutic applications of secondary plant metabolites. Pharmacognosy 2

: The precursor route for diverse alkaloid groups. Tracer Techniques : The use of radioactive isotopes (like 3Hcubed cap H ) as chemical markers to investigate biogenetic pathways

Below is the detailed, scannable breakdown of the standard academic syllabus for Pharmacognosy II (aligned with the standardized global pharmacy curriculum like the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) guidelines ). 🔬 Unit 1: Metabolic Pathways & Biogenetic Studies : The precursor route for diverse alkaloid groups

: Vital for the formation of terpenes and steroids.

: Leads to aromatic amino acids and phenylpropanoids.