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Question
From which plant source is heroin derived?
Options
Papaver somniferum
Cannabis sativa
Mentha piperita
Erythroxylum coca
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Solution
Heroin, classified as an opioid, is derived from the poppy plant scientifically named Papaver somniferum. This is the botanical source for opioid drugs including morphine and heroin.
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