Which part of Ephedra yields ephedrine?

Flowers

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Stem or whole plant

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Leaves

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Roots

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Solution

The correct option is D Stem or whole plant
Ephedra is a xerophyte. Its leaves are highly reduced and scaly. The whole plant is used for extraction of ephedrine alkaloid. It is a stimulant that used to prevent the low blood pressure during spinal anesthesia but it has some side effects and hence now it is not preferable.

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