Multiple choice

Which of the following anticancer drugs is/are obtained from Podophyllum peltatum?

P. Etoposide Q. Teniposide R. Paclitaxel

  1. Only P

  2. Only Q

  3. Only R

  4. Both P and Q

  5. Both Q and R
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Two chemotherapy drugs, etoposide and teniposide, are derived from toxins found in Podophyllum peltatum. Pacitaxel is an anticancer drug that is obtained from Taxus brevifolia.

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