STANDARDZoology-Human Health and Disease

STANDARD Zoology Drugs and Alcohol Abuse MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

'Smack' is a drug obtained from the

A

Latex of Papaver somniferum

B

Leaves of Cannabis sativa

C

Flowers of Datura

D

Fruits of Erythroxylum coca

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Smack is a semi-synthetic opiate derived from morphine, which is obtained from the latex of the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum).

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