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Which of the following is a secondary metabolite as well as a drug?

Options

  1. AConcanavalin A
  2. BVinblastine
  3. CDiterpenes
  4. DRicin

Correct answer

B. Vinblastine

Step-by-step solution

The production of secondary metabolites by plant cells and tissues has become an active field of study because of its potential as a source of valuable pharmaceutical compounds. Alkaloids such as anticancer drugs vinblastine and vincristine are examples of such compounds which are secondary metabolite as well as a drug.

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