(A) Codeine is an opiate used to treat pain and cough. It is chemically classified as an alkaloid, which is a naturally occurring organic compound con

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(A) Codeine is an opiate used to treat pain and cough. It is chemically classified as an alkaloid, which is a naturally occurring organic compound containing nitrogen. It is derived from the opium poppy plant $(Papaver \text{ } somniferum)$. Therefore, the correct option is $A$.

Class 11 Biology Biomolecules Primary and Secondary metabolites

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Codeine is a type of .........

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Alkaloid
B
Latex
C
Resin
D
Synthetic substance

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What is concanavalin-$A$?

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Choose the correct option for chemicals like caffeine,quinine,strychnine,and opium.

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Match the following columns:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$P$. Pigments $I$. Concanavalin-$A$

$Q$. Toxins $II$. Morphine,Codeine

$R$. Lectins $III$. Carotenoids,Anthocyanins

$S$. Drugs $IV$. Vinblastine,Curcumin

$T$. Alkaloids $V$. Abrin,Ricin

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Pigments	$I$. Concanavalin-$A$
$Q$. Toxins	$II$. Morphine,Codeine
$R$. Lectins	$III$. Carotenoids,Anthocyanins
$S$. Drugs	$IV$. Vinblastine,Curcumin
$T$. Alkaloids	$V$. Abrin,Ricin