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Opium is obtained from __________(a) Papaver somniferum(b) Rauwolfia serpentine(c) Erythroxylum coca(d) Cannabis sativaThis question was addressed to me in exam.My question is from Human Health and Disease in section Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The CORRECT option is (a) Papaver somniferum

For explanation I would say: Opium is obtained from dried latex of poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. It is taken ORALLY or smoked. Opium contains a NUMBER of alkaloids like morphine, codeine, papaverine, thebaine, etc.



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