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Quinine is obtained from the

A. Mulberry tree

B. Eucalyptus tree

C. Cinchona plant

D. Cocoa plant

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Quinine is obtained from the Cinchona plant. Quinine, drug obtained from cinchona bark that is used chiefly in the treatment of malaria, an infection caused by the protozoan parasite Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans by the bite of various species of mosquitoes.

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