Multiple choice

Which of the following statement(s) is/are false?

A. Etoposide is an anticancer agent extracted from Camptotheca sp. B. Ulmus wallichiana is a timber yielding plant located throughout India. C. Pyrethrin has insecticidal activity derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium.

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. C only

  4. A and B

  5. B and C

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A. Two chemotherapy drugs, Etoposide and Teniposide, are derived from toxins found in Podophyllum peltatum. The cancer treatment drug Topotecan is an extract of Camptotheca sp. B. Ulmus wallichiana is a timber yielding plant located throughout India. It is moderately hard and strong. It is used for door and window frames, carts and other purposes. C. The Pyrethrins are a pair of natural organic compounds derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium that have potent insecticidal activity. Hence, only statement A is false.