Q. Quinine is obtained from
A) Bark of Cinchona
B) Root of cinchona
C) Wood of cinchona
D) Leaves of cinchona
Explanation
Quinine is obtained from bark of Cinchona sp. (Cinchona calisaya,C. officinalis, C. succirubra,C. ledgeriara). All of these belong to family-Rubiaceae.
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