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Standard XII
Biology
Cancer
Question

The common weed Catharanthus roseus (=Vinca rosea) is source of
  1. Two carcinogens -vincristin and vinblastin
  2. Two anticancer drugs -vincrinstin and vinblastin
  3. Hay fever
  4. Skin rashes

A
Two anticancer drugs -vincrinstin and vinblastin
B
Hay fever
C
Two carcinogens -vincristin and vinblastin
D
Skin rashes
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Vinca rosea is a native and endemic ornamental and medicinal plant, o source for the anticancer drugs vincristine and vinblastine.
Correct answer-C

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