Question

Atropine is obtained from _______

• A. Atropa belladonna
• B. Digitalis purpurea
• C. Rauwolfia serpentina
• D. Papaver somniferum

Hint:

Atropine is obtained from Atropa belladonna and acts as an anticholinergic drug.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Atropine is a tropane alkaloid obtained from solanaceous plants.

Step 1: Atropa belladonna is an important source of atropine.

Step 2: Atropine is an anticholinergic drug.

Step 3: It blocks muscarinic receptors.

Step 4: Digitalis contains cardiac glycosides, Rauwolfia contains reserpine, and Papaver contains morphine.

Step 5: Therefore, atropine is obtained from Atropa belladonna. \[ \boxed{\textit{Atropa belladonna}} \]