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A plant called Sadabahar is known to pro...

A plant called Sadabahar is known to produce an anticancer drug known as

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a.Taxol

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b.Vincristine

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c.Colchicine

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d.Cyclosporine

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Plant:** The plant in question is called Sadabahar, which is also known by its common names Madagascar Periwinkle and Nityakalyani. 2. **Scientific Name:** The scientific name of Sadabahar is Catharanthus roseus. 3. **Drugs Derived from the Plant:** Sadabahar is known to produce two significant anticancer drugs: vincristine and vinblastine. Both of these drugs are derived from the plant and are used in cancer treatment. 4. **Analyze the Options Given:** - **Tagzol:** An anticancer drug classified under plant alkaloids, but not derived from Sadabahar. - **Vincristine:** This drug is indeed extracted from Sadabahar and is used in cancer treatment. - **Colchicine:** This drug is primarily used for treating inflammation and pain, not cancer. - **Cyclosporine:** An immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation, not related to cancer treatment. 5. **Conclusion:** Among the options provided, the correct answer is **vincristine**, as it is the anticancer drug derived from the Sadabahar plant. **Final Answer:** Vincristine ---
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