KCET2026BiologyHuman Health and Diseases
Identify the drug molecule from the skeletal structure shown below.
Options
- AOpioid
- BCannabinoid
- CCoca-alkaloids
- DMorphine
Correct answer
B. Cannabinoid
Step-by-step solution
The given image represents the skeletal structure of a cannabinoid molecule. Cannabinoids are a group of chemicals that interact with cannabinoid receptors present principally in the brain. The structure features a benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups, a pentyl side chain, and a terpene-derived side chain, which is characteristic of naturally occurring cannabinoids obtained from the plant Cannabis sativa. Answer: Cannabinoid