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Opium is obtained from __________

(a) Papaver somniferum

(b) Rauwolfia serpentine

(c) Erythroxylum coca

(d) Cannabis sativa

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My question is from Human Health and Disease in section Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The correct option is (a) Papaver somniferum

For explanation I would say: Opium is obtained from dried latex of poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. It is taken orally or smoked. Opium contains a number of alkaloids like morphine, codeine, papaverine, thebaine, etc.

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