Which among the listed alkaloids is known for its sedative effect?

Pyrethroids

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Caffeine

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Reserpine

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Scopolamine

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Solution

The correct option is D Scopolamine
Scopolamine is an alkaloid obtained from flower and fruit of Datura stramonium. Datura stramonium (DS), a widespread annual plant. It is known to have a sedative effect. It is also used to control nausea and vomiting.

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Alkaloid	Part of the plant	Uses
Quinine	bark	Anti malarial drug.
Nicotine	leaves	Insecticide
Morphine	fruits	Pain killer, sedative.
Caffeine	seeds	Central Nervous System stimulant.
Pyrethroids	flowers	Insecticides
Scopolamine	fruits, flowers	Sedative

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
The effect ____ the sedative will wear off only ____ twenty-four hours.

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