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Opium is obtained from poppy in the form of

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Gum
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Resin
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Latex
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Tannin
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Solution

The correct option is C Latex
Opium is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Opium latex contains approximately 12% of the analgesic alkaloid morphine, which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade. The latex also contains the closely related opiates codeine and thebaine and non-analgesic alkaloids, such as papaverine and noscapine. Thus, the ocrrect answer is option C.

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