Vincristin and Vinblastin, the chemical substances that can cure Leukemia, are obtained from __________________.
A
Rauwolfia sepentina
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B
Catharanthus roseus
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C
Witania somnifera
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D
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).