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Which one of the following drugs is not obtained from fungal or plant sources?

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Penicillin
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Reserpine
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C
Acetaminophen
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Quinine
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Solution

The correct option is C Acetaminophen
Penicillin drug is obtained from fungi like Penicillium notatum, Penicillium G. It is active against gram positive bacteria. Reserpine drug is obtained from the root of Rauwolfia vomitoria plants. It is used for treatment of hypertension, snakebite, etc. Quinine drug is obtained from bark of a cinchona tree. It is used to treat malaria. Acetaminophen is N-acetyl-para-aminophenol. It is a chemical compound used to treat pain and fever.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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