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Among the following secondary metabolites, which one is categorized as a drug?

Options

  1. ACurcumin
  2. BConcanavalin A
  3. CAbrin
  4. DLemon grass oil

Correct answer

A. Curcumin

Step-by-step solution

According to the classification of secondary metabolites, curcumin and vinblastin are categorized as drugs. Concanavalin A is a lectin, abrin is a toxin, and lemon grass oil is an essential oil. Therefore, curcumin is the correct answer. Answer: Curcumin

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