AIIMS 2018 Zoology Opium Poppy Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: Papaver somniferum is cultivated to obtain drugs.
Reason: Morphine is obtained from its latex
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A and R are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Papaver somniferum, commonly known as the opium poppy, is specifically cultivated for its latex, which contains alkaloids such as morphine, a potent analgesic. Option A correctly identifies this relationship, emphasizing the plant's significance in pharmaceutical applications. Other options may incorrectly associate the plant with unrelated compounds or processes, failing to recognize its primary role in morphine production. Understanding the biochemical pathways of alkaloid synthesis in plants like Papaver somniferum is crucial for appreciating their medicinal value.
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