Question : Which part of the cinchona yields a drug?
Option 1: Pericarp
Option 2: Bark
Option 3: Endosperm
Option 4: Leaf
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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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