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Heroin is extracted from
(a) Erythroxylon coca
(b) Cannabis sativa
(c) Papaver somniferum
(d) Atropa belladona

A

Erythroxylon coca

B

Cannabis sativa

C

Papaver somniferum

D

Atropa belladona

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To solve the question "Heroin is extracted from", we need to analyze each of the given options and identify which plant is the source of heroin. 1. **Option A: Erythroxylon coca** - This plant is known for being the source of cocaine, not heroin. Therefore, this option is incorrect. 2. **Option B: Cannabis sativa** - Cannabis sativa is primarily known for producing marijuana and its derivatives. It does not produce heroin. Thus, this option is also incorrect. 3. **Option C: Papaver somniferum** - Papaver somniferum, commonly known as the opium poppy, is the plant from which heroin is derived. Heroin is synthesized from morphine, which is extracted from the opium poppy. This makes option C the correct answer. 4. **Option D: Atropa belladonna** - Atropa belladonna is known for producing atropine and other alkaloids, but it is not related to heroin production. Therefore, this option is incorrect. Based on the analysis, the correct answer is: **(c) Papaver somniferum**
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