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The secondary metabolite obtained from C...

The secondary metabolite obtained from Catharanthus roseus is

A

Vincristine

B

Anthocyanin

C

Menthol

D

Nicotine

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A
Vincristine belongs to a class of chemotherapy drugs called plant alkaloids. The vinca alkaloids are made from periwinkle plant (catharanthus roseus).
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