Q. Morphine, which is used as an analgesic is obtained from
A) Cinchona officinalis
B) Papaver somniferum
C) Taxus brevifolia
D) Berberis nilghiriensis
Explanation
Morphine ($C_{17}H_{19}O_{3}N)$ physiologically is the most active alkaloid of opium (Papaver somniferum). It has sleep and dream inducing properties. Besides, it is essentially an analgesic and sedative and is used as a well known pain killer.
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