Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

  1. Pyrethrin : Chrysosporium indicum

  2. Digitalis : Digitalis purpurea

  3. Physostigmine : Physostigma venenosum

  4. Morphine : Papaver somniferum

  5. Pilocarpine : Pilocarpus sp.
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Explanation

The Pyrethrins are a pair of natural organic compounds, which are normally derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium that have potent insecticidal activity. The alkaloid solanine is derived from unripe fruits of Solanum dulcamara and showed antidermatophytic activity against Chrysosporium indicum.

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