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, codeine are the alkaloids formed from the dried latex and have the pain relieving property.
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