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BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesDrugs and Alcohol AbuseEasy2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyEasysingle choice
Heroin is derived from __________
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Heroin, chemically diacetylmorphine, is a depressant and slows down body functions. It is obtained by the acetylation of morphine, which is extracted from the latex of the poppy plant,Papaver somniferum.
Cannabis sativais the source of cannabinoids like marijuana, hashish, charas, and ganja.
Erythroxylum cocais the source of cocaine.
Atropa belladonnais a plant with hallucinogenic properties and is the source of atropine.
Answer:Papaver somniferum
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Human Health and DiseasesSubtopic:Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2026
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