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The drug Belladona is obtained from

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Atropa
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Rauwolfia
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Solanum
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Capsicum
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Solution

The correct option is A Atropa
The drug Atropine is obtained from Atropa. Atropa belladona, an important medicinal plant is of the family Solanaceae. Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae. The foliage and berries are extremely toxic, containing tropane alkaloids. These toxins include scopolamine and hyoscyamine, which cause a bizarre delirium and hallucinations.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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