Question

Identify the molecules (a) and (b) shown above and select the right option giving their source and use.

• A. Molecule a- Cocaine, Source- Erythroxylum coca, Use- Accelerates the transport of dopamine.
• B. Molecule a- Heroin, Source- Cannabis sativa, Use- Depressant and slows
  down body functions.
• C. Molecule b- Cannabinoid, Source- Atropa belladona, Use- Produces
  hallucinations.
• D. Molecule b- Morphine, Source- Papaver somniferum, Use- Sedative and pain killer.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Molecule b- Cannabinoid, Source- Atropa belladona, Use- Produces

hallucinations.

Compounds having the cannabinoid structure. They have originally extracted from Cannabis sativa L. The most pharmacologically active constituents are TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL; CANNABINOL; and CANNABIDIOL. Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant is the source and cannabinoid produces hallucinations.

So the correct option is C.