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The source of ‘Smack’ is:
The source of ‘Smack’ is:
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Heroin is an opioid drug derived from the latex of \textit{Papaver somniferum}, often used illicitly for its euphoric effects.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
- Leaves of Cannabis sativa
- Flowers of Datura
- Fruits of Erythroxylum coca
- Latex of Papaver somniferum
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Source of Smack.
Smack is a common name for heroin, a derivative of morphine.
Morphine is extracted from the latex of Papaver somniferum, commonly known as the opium poppy.
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