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Vincristin and Vinblastin, the chemical substances that can cure Leukemia, are obtained from __________________.

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Rauwolfia sepentina
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Catharanthus roseus
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Witania somnifera
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Strychnos nux-vomica
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Solution

The correct option is B Catharanthus roseus
Vincristine and Vinblastin belong to a class of chemotherapy drugs called plant alkaloids. They are obtained from the periwinkle plant (catharanthus rosea).
So, the correct answer is B.

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