Human Health and Diseases Question 130
130. The alkaloid ajmalicine is obtained from
(a) Atropa
(b) Papaver
(c) Curcuma
(d) Sarpgandha
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) Sarpgandhabotanically knownas Rauwolfia serpentina belongs to family Apocyanceae. Its tuberous roots are used as medicines. Ajmalicin is isolated from Sarpgandha.