wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the chemical is obtained from plants?


A

Insulin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Aspirin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

Quinine

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D

All of these

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C

Quinine


The correct option is C.

Explanation for correct option:

  1. Quinine is a drug of alkaloid type that is extracted from the tree called Cinchona (Bark).
  2. The drug is used for treating malaria.

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option A:

Insulin is an enzyme produced by animals through their pancreas.

Option B:

Aspirin is derived from a kind of shrub of the genus Spiraea.

Final Answer: Quinine is the chemical obtained from plants.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon