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Match the following plant sources with their secondary metabolites and medical uses.
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- P-2-C , Q- 3-B , R-4-A , S-1-D
- P-3-C , Q-2-A , R-1-D , S-4-B
- P-2-C , Q-4-B , R-1-A , S-3-D
- P-1-B , Q-4-C , R-2-D , S-3-A
Correct Option: A
Belladona plant produces a type of secondary metabolite called atropine which helps in the ocular examination procedure. Foxglove produces a secondary metabolite called digitalin that helps in the treatment of cardiac diseases. Pacific yew is another plant with medicinal use which produces taxol that is extensively used in cancer research and treatment purposes. Eucalyptus is used in the production of menthol that helps in the curing of cough and cold.
