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Choose the correct pair among the following secondary metabolites.

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Vinblastin - Toxin
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Codeine - Alkaloid
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Ricin - Drug
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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.

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