Morphine is:

an alkaloid

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an enzyme

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a carbohydrate

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a protein

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The correct option is C an alkaloid
Morphine is the first ever isolation of a natural plant alkaloid in history. It is a potent opiate analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain.

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Morphine is:

The correct option is C an alkaloidMorphine is the first ever isolation of a natural plant alkaloid in history. It is a potent opiate analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain.

The correct option is C an alkaloid
Morphine is the first ever isolation of a natural plant alkaloid in history. It is a potent opiate analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain.