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The common weed Catharanthus roseus (=Vinca rosea) is source of

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Hay fever
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Two carcinogens -vincristin and vinblastin
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Two anticancer drugs -vincrinstin and vinblastin
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Skin rashes
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The correct option is B Two anticancer drugs -vincrinstin and vinblastin
Vinca rosea is a native and endemic ornamental and medicinal plant, o source for the anticancer drugs vincristine and vinblastine.
Correct answer-C

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