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Pyrethrin is extracted from...

Pyrethrin is extracted from

A

Azadinachta indica

B

Chrysanthernum cinerarifolirum

C

Urtica dioca

D

Tagetus erecta

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Pyrethrin**: Pyrethrin is a natural insecticide that is known for its effectiveness in repelling and killing insects. It is derived from certain plants. 2. **Identifying the Source**: Pyrethrin is specifically extracted from the flowers of the plant *Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium*. This plant is known for its high concentration of pyrethrins. 3. **Recognizing the Options**: The question provides a list of options to choose from. Among these, we need to identify which one corresponds to the source of pyrethrin. 4. **Analyzing the Options**: - Aza - Dinesta - Indica - Charisthen - Thernum - Cinera (this seems to be a misspelling of *Cinerariifolium*) - Rifolirium - Urtica - Deoca - Tegasetus - Erecta 5. **Selecting the Correct Answer**: The correct option that refers to the source of pyrethrin is *Cinerariifolium*, which is commonly recognized as *Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium*. Therefore, the correct answer is option B. **Final Answer**: Pyrethrin is extracted from *Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium*. ---
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