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Economic Importance of Plants (GATE)
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Which among the following statements is/are correct?
A. Castor oil is obtained from Brassica rapa var. oleifera.
B. Ephedra species produce the alkaloid ephedrine.
C. Topotecan is an anticancer agent extracted from Camptotheca sp.
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Both B and C
💡 Explanation:
This option is correct because Ephedra species produce the alkaloid ephedrine, which is used in various medications and the cancer treatment drug topotecan is an extract of Camptotheca sp.