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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseEasy

Question

Which part of poppy plant is used to obtain the drug Smack?

A

Flowers

B

Latex

C

Roots

D

Leaves

Step-by-Step Solution

'Smack' is the common name for Heroin (diacetylmorphine). It is synthesized by the acetylation of morphine, which is extracted from the latex of the poppy plant Papaver somniferum

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Human Health and Disease. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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