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Morphine is obtained from

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Morphine is obtained from

a

Poppy plant

b

Cannabis plant

c

Atropa belladonna

d

Dhatura

✓ Correct answer: a)

Poppy plant

Explanation

Morphine is obtained from the latex of the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). It is a powerful pain-relieving alkaloid.

  • Cannabis plant :-Cannabis produces cannabinoids such as marijuana and hashish

  • Atropa belladonna:- This plant contains alkaloids such as atropine

  • Dhatura :-Dhatura contains alkaloids such as atropine and scopolamine

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