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Bark from which of the following tree is used to cure malaria?

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Cinchona

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Mango

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Guava

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Apple

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Solution

The correct option is A Cinchona
Malaria is caused by infection with unicellular eukaryotic parasites of the genus Plasmodium. The species Plasmodium falciparum is responsible for the most life-threatening malarial disease.
Quinine extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree is used as an antimalarial agent.
Hence the Cinchona tree is used to cure malaria.
So, the correct answer is 'Cinchona'.

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