Q. Morphine, obtained from opium, is
A) Latex
B) Pome
C) Alkaloid
D) tannin
Explanation
Opium is the dried latex obtained from unripe capsules of Papaver somniferum (poppy). Morphine and codeine are the alkaloids formed from this dried latex and have the pain relieving property.
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