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.