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Cancer
The alkaloids...
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The alkaloids found in the plant Madagascar Periwinkle is useful in curing


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Breast Cancer

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Blood Cancer

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Ovarian Cancer

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Lung Cancer

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Solution

The correct option is B

Blood Cancer


Scientists have found that Madagascar Periwinkle contains two very useful alkaloids - vinblastine and vincristine. Extracts of these alkaloids have been found to be very useful in treating certain types of blood cancer.


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