Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 273

Question: The morphine obtained from opium is a [BVP 2001; MHCET 2003]

Options:

A) Tannin

B) Alkaloids

C) Gums

D) Latex

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Morphine is an alkaloid obtained from opium (Papaver somniferum).

It is used in medicine as pain killer.