Pentadiplandra brazzeana, the source of sweetest protein is found in
Sri Lanka
Africa
Arabia
Australia
A
Sri Lanka
B
Africa
C
Arabia
D
Australia
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Pentadiplandra brazzeana is a shrub found in west-central tropical Africa. Brazzein is a protein which is mainly found in the berries of the plant. It is one of the sweetest sugar. It is used as a sweetener in porridge. It is used as a low-calorie sweetener. The roots are hung to repel the snakes.
So, the correct answer is option B.
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