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Which drug pair is incorrect

A

Papaver somniferum - Morphine

B

Cannabis sativa - Marijuana

C

Erythroxylum coca - Cocaine

D

Atropa belladona - Hashish

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The correct Answer is:
To determine which drug pair is incorrect, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first option - Papaver somniferum and Morphine - **Explanation**: Morphine is a natural opiate derived from opium, which is obtained from the dried latex of the unripened capsules of the poppy plant, scientifically known as Papaver somniferum. - **Conclusion**: This pair is correctly matched. ### Step 2: Analyze the second option - Cannabis sativa and Marijuana - **Explanation**: Marijuana is derived from the dried flowering tops of the Cannabis sativa plant. - **Conclusion**: This pair is also correctly matched. ### Step 3: Analyze the third option - Erythroxylum coca and Cocaine - **Explanation**: Cocaine is a natural stimulant that is obtained from the leaves of the Erythroxylum coca plant. - **Conclusion**: This pair is correctly matched as well. ### Step 4: Analyze the fourth option - Atropa belladonna and Hashish - **Explanation**: Hashish is obtained from the resin secreted by the flowering tops of Cannabis sativa, not from Atropa belladonna. Atropa belladonna is a different plant known for its toxic properties and is not related to hashish. - **Conclusion**: This pair is incorrectly matched. ### Final Answer: The drug pair that is incorrect is **Atropa belladonna and Hashish**. ---
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