GATE XL 2018 XL-R Q17: Economic and applied Botany

Match the plant alkaloids with their uses and source species.

Alkaloid P. Codeine Q. Caffeine R. Scopolamine S. Vinblastine

Use

Stimulant

Analgesic

Antineoplastic

Anticholinergic

Source species i. Hyoscyamus niger ii. Catharanthus roseus iii. Cola nitida iv. Papaver somniferum v. Coptis japonica vi. Senecio jacobaea

Your answerChoose one option.

P-2-iv, Q-1-iii, R-4-i, S-3-ii

P-4-iii, Q-2-v, R-1-vi, S-3-i

P-2-v, Q-1-vi, R-3-iv, S-4-ii

P-3-ii, Q-4-iii, R-1-iv, S-2-i

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