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Question : Which part of the cinchona yields a drug?

Option 1: Pericarp

Option 2: Bark

Option 3: Endosperm

Option 4: Leaf


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Bark


Solution : The correct answer is Bark .

Cinchona tree is a flowering plant of the Rubiaceae family. Quinine drug is derived from the bark of this tree and is used for the treatment of malaria. It is also used for thinning of blood vessels, increasing appetite, and other stomach disorders. This plant is native to South America.

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