Question
Download Solution PDFWhich plants extract/latex is used to prepare a narcotics called Heroin?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Poppy plant.
Key Points
- The narcotic drug Heroin is derived from the latex of the Poppy plant (scientifically known as Papaver somniferum).
- Heroin, a semi-synthetic opioid, is processed from morphine, which is extracted from the seed pod of the poppy plant.
- The use of poppy latex in drug preparation has been well-documented for its analgesic and psychoactive properties.
Additional Information
- The Coca plant (option 2) is the source of Cocaine, not Heroin.
- The Hemp plant (option 3) is primarily associated with cannabis-related products.
- Bajra (option 4) is a type of millet and is unrelated to narcotics.
- The latex of the poppy plant has been used historically for medicinal purposes as well as in illegal drug production.
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