Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following parts of the poppy plant is used for the extraction of opium ?

  1. Capsules

  2. Flowers

  3. Leaves

  4. Roots
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Explanation

Opium is extracted from the latex obtained by lightly scoring or lancing the unripe seed capsules of the opium poppy. Flowers, leaves, and roots are not the primary source for commercial opium extraction.

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