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Heroin is obtained from a plant of famil...

Heroin is obtained from a plant of family :

A

Leguminoseae

B

Papaveraceae

C

Liliaceae

D

Solanaceae

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Drug**: The question asks about Heroin, which is a well-known illegal drug derived from opium. 2. **Source of Heroin**: Heroin is derived from the opium poppy plant. The scientific name of this plant is *Papaver somniferum*. 3. **Plant Family**: The plant *Papaver somniferum* belongs to the family called Papaveraceae. 4. **Evaluate Options**: The question may provide multiple-choice options. We need to analyze each option to find the correct family: - **Leguminaceae**: This family includes plants like peas and beans. This is incorrect. - **Pepperberry**: This is not a recognized family related to opium poppy. This is incorrect. - **Liliaceae**: This family includes lilies and other flowering plants. This is incorrect. - **Solanaceae**: This family includes plants like potatoes and tomatoes. This is incorrect. 5. **Conclusion**: Since none of the provided options mention Papaveraceae, which is the correct family for the opium poppy, the answer is not listed among the options. However, if we were to choose the closest option based on the context of the question, we would note that the correct family is Papaveraceae. **Final Answer**: Heroin is obtained from a plant of the family Papaveraceae. ---
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