Qunine, a drug very effective against malaria, is derived from the bark of:
Correct answer: D. Cinchona plant
- A. Quina quina
- B. Lathyrus plant
- C. Calotropis plant
- D. Cinchona plant
Explanation
Fact. Quinine is an alkaloid derived from the bark of the South American cinchona tree. It has been used as an antimalarial for over 350 years.
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