Q26 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Botany

Coffee and quinine are obtained from the

  • A
    Leguminosae
  • B
    Asteraceae
  • Correct answer
    C
    Rubiaceae
  • D
    Poaceae

Solution

Coffea arabica (Rubiaceae) yields the well known beverage coffee. Cinchona sp. (Rubiaceae) yields the quinine which is used in treatment of malaria.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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