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Mineral crystal raphides are found in

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Rubber plant
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Papaver
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Sunflower
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Brinjal
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Solution

The correct option is A Rubber plant
The needle-shaped crystals of mineral crystals are called as raphides. It crystal of calcium oxalate as monohydrate or calcium carbonate as aragonite. Many plants, such as Ficus or rubber accumulate calcium oxalate crystals in response to surplus calcium, which is found throughout the natural environment. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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