Question

Drugs extracted from Papaver somniferum are

• A. Opioids
• B. Cannabinoids
• C. Cocaine
• D. Dopamine

Hint:

Remember the plant sources: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} &\textit{Papaver somniferum} &&\rightarrow \text{Opioids} &\textit{Cannabis sativa} &&\rightarrow \text{Cannabinoids} &\textit{Erythroxylum coca} &&\rightarrow \text{Cocaine} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the source of opioids. Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) yields latex containing alkaloids such as morphine and codeine. These drugs are collectively called \[ \boxed{\text{Opioids}.} \]

Step 2: Eliminate other options. \[ \begin{aligned} \text{Cannabinoids} &\rightarrow \textit{Cannabis sativa} \text{Cocaine} &\rightarrow \textit{Erythroxylum coca} \text{Dopamine} &\rightarrow \text{Neurotransmitter} \end{aligned} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option. Hence, \[ \boxed{(A)} \] is the correct answer.