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Papain (a proteolytic enzyme) is found in the latex of

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Carica
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Ficus
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Nerium
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Euphorbia
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Solution

The correct option is A Carica
Papain is the digestive enzyme that can be extracted from the leaves, latex, roots, and fruits of papaya (Carica papaya). It is used to digest protein fibers and in the removal of dead surface skin. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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