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Primary and Secondary Metabolites

Question

Which among the following is not an alkaloid?

Easy

A

Morphine
B

Curcumin
C

Codeine
D

Vinblastin

Solution

Morphine, Codeine (obtained from latex of immature fruits of Papaver somniferum) and Vinblastin (anticancerous agents and blocks cells division – obtained from Periwinkle) are alkaloids. Vinblastin is used as a drug. Curcumin is not alkaloid but it is a phenolic substance

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