Choose the correct pair among the following secondary metabolites.
A
Vinblastin - Toxin
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B
Codeine - Alkaloid
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C
Ricin - Drug
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D
Abrin - Terpenoid
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Solution
The correct option is C Codeine - Alkaloid
Solution: Codeine, an alkaloid obtained from opium or prepared from morphine by methylation, is a widely used analgesic medication. It is a secondary metabolite. So the correct option is B.