Secondary metabolites of plant weed 'vinca rosea' which is used as anti-cancerous drugs in

Vincristine

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Cyclophosphamide

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Vinblastin

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Both A and C

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The correct option is D Both A and C
Vinca rosea is an ornamental plant. It produces secondary metabolites Vincristine. This vincristine is used as anti-cancerous drugs. Vinblastine is an alkaloid produced by the same plant. These both compounds are used in treatment of leukemias, lymphomas and childhood cancers,
Thus, the correct answer is 'Both A and C.'

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