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How are morphine and heroin related? - Biology

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How are morphine and heroin related?

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Morphine and heroin are related as heroin is chemically derived from morphine. Morphine is extracted from the latex of the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), and heroin is obtained by acetylation of morphine.

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Chapter 10: Human Health and Diseases - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 431]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 10 Human Health and Diseases
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 86. a. | Page 431
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