Question

Opium is obtained from part of Papaver somniferum

• A. Unripe fruit
• B. Ripe fruit
• C. Male plant
• D. Inflorescence

Answer 1

The correct option is A Unripe fruit

Opium is dried latex of unripen capsular fruits of Papaver somniferum (commonly known as poppy plant). Opiates have analgesic, narcotic and sedative effects. They are depressants of CNS (Central nervous system).They are considered as king of narcotics. Many opiates or opioids are derived from opium. For example, natural opiates morphine and codeine, semisynthetic opiate heroin, synthetic opiates pethidine and methadone.

So, the correct answer is 'Unripe fruit'.