Human Health And Disease Question 213

Question: Intoxicant caffeine is found in

Options:

A) Tea

B) Coffee

C) Cocoa

D) All the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Caffeine $ (C_8H_{10}N_4O_2) $ , an oxidation product of the methyl derivative of purine is found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans, guarana and mate.

It is a central nervous system stimulant.