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Usig tissue culture technique, the secondary metabolite shikonine is obtained from _____________.

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Cathranthus roseus

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Digitalis Lanata

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Lithospermum erythrorhizon

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Dioscorea deltoidea

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The correct option is C Lithospermum erythrorhizon
C. Lithospermum erythrorhizon
Solution : Shikonin is obtained from the callus culture of Lithospermum erythrorhizon and is a secondary metabolite of the plant.It has anti cancerous and anti inflammatory properties.
So the correct answer is "Lithospermum erythrorhizon"

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