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From which of the following parts of the plant opium is obtained

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. New leaves

  2. Roots

  3. Unripe capsule

  4. Seeds

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Opium is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Opium latex contains approximately 12% of the analgesic alkaloid morphine, which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade. The latex also contains the closely related opiates 'codeine' and 'thebaine' and non-analgesic alkaloids, such as 'papaverine' and 'noscapine'. The traditional, labour-intensive, method of obtaining the latex is to scratch the immature seed pods (unripe capsule) by hand. The latex leaks out and dries to a sticky yellowish residue that is later scraped off and dehydrated. Thus, option C is correct. 

Opium is not obtained from new leaves, roots and seeds. 
Thus, the correct answer is option C

Match list - I with list - II and select the correct option given
below
List - I                           List - II
(A) Lantana camera   (1) Anticancer drug
(B) Magnolia               (2) Popover somniferum
(C) Yew tree                (3) Cinchona ledgeriana
(D) Morphine               (4) Exotic species
                                    (5) Primitive genus


biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. (A) - (3), (B) - (4), (C) - CS), (D) - (2)

  2. (A) - (4), (B) - (5), (C) - (1), (D) - (2)

  3. (A) - (2), (B) - (3), (C) - (1), (D) - (4)

  4. (A) - (4), (B) - (5), (C) - (3), (D) - (2)

  5. (A) - (2), (B) - (5), (C) - (4), (D) - (1)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A) Lantana camera is a destructive exotic invasive plant that spreading rapidly in tropical countries destroying natural habitats.

B) Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering species in the family Magnoliaceae. The tree is very ancient and is part of a primitive family.
C) A cancer drug from the bark of the Pacific yew tree is found to expand the treatment options for patients with breast and ovarian cancers.
D) Morphine is extracted from the poppy capsules called, Papaver somniferum.

Medicine for curing respiratory problems is obtained from

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. Ephedra

  2. Calotropis

  3. Eucalyptus

  4. Cannabis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ephedra is a herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 5,000 years. It was used primarily to treat asthma, bronchitis, and high fever.

Calories are used in making floral tassels in some mainland Southeast Asian cultures

Eucalyptus is a fast-growing evergreen tree native and is used to reduce the symptoms of coughs, colds, and congestion.

Cannabis is a psychoactive drug obtained from the Cannabis plant used for recreational purposes.

Thus the correct option is A.

The plant used to relieve asthma is

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. Solanum nigrum

  2. Mimosa pudica

  3. Acalypha indica

  4. Aegle Marmelos

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Ayurveda, an ancient system of Indian medicine has recommended a number of drugs from indigenous plant sources for the treatment of bronchial asthma and allergic disorders. 
  • Acalypha Indica has been reported to be useful in treating pneumonia, asthma, rheumatism and several other ailments.
  • Thus, correct answer is option C.

Ginseng is an important drug of ____________.

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. America

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(d) Ginseng Panax sch\nseng associated with family Araliaceae, It is a very important drug plant of China. Drug is obtained from the roots of the plant and used to cure a variety of diseases. Panax quinquefolium
(American Ginseng) is used as its substitute.

Reserpine an alkaloid or drug extracted from roots of the
following plant which cures the mental disorders and reduces
or check the blood pressure or A hypertension drug is derived
from

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. Rauwolfia serpentine

  2. Ferula asafoetida

  3. Atropa belladonna

  4. Digitalis perpurea

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Reserpine is a drug derived from the roots of the plant Rauwolfia. The powdered whole root of the Indian shrub Rauwolfia serpentina had been used to treat snakebites, insomnia, hypertension (high blood pressure), and insanity.

Atropa belladonna yields medicine used for ______________.

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. Gastric ulcers

  2. Checking the eyes

  3. Leprosy

  4. Constipation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(b) Atropa belladonna (Solanaceae) is the source of drug atropine. Atropine is an alkaloid obtained from leaves and is used in eye testing and treatment.

So, the correct answer is 'Checking the eyes'

Which part of Aconitum nepallus is of medicinal value?

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. Root

  2. Stem

  3. Flower buds

  4. Leaves

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The root is the part of  Aconitium nepallus that have medicinal value. Aconite contains some poisonous chemicals. Aconite is used to treat joint pain, gout, cold hands and feet.  The root of Aconitium napallus contain chemicals that help in the improvement of circulation. 

Hence, option A is the answer.

An important medicine for bronchitis is obtained from

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. Adhatoda vasica

  2. Curcuma longa

  3. Hemidesmus indicus

  4. Rauwolfia serpentina

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adhatoda vasica  commonly known as Adosa, is used for bronchitis treatment.  It belongs to the family Acanthaceae. 

Quinine is important in treatment of malaria and is extracted from _____________.

biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

  1. Bark of Cinchona

  2. Bark of Cinnamon

  3. Stem of Hevea

  4. Leaves of Ocimum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quinine is one of the most important drugs known and it is the only adequate cure for Malaria and quinine is extracted from the hard thick bark of species of Cinchona.

So, the correct answer is 'Bark of Cinchona'