Q15 / 240 · KCET 2026 · Biology
Identify the drug molecule from the skeletal structure shown below.


- AOpioid
- Correct answerBCannabinoid
- CCoca-alkaloids
- DMorphine
Solution
The given image represents the skeletal structure of a cannabinoid molecule.
Cannabinoids are a group of chemicals that interact with cannabinoid receptors present principally in the brain. The structure features a benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups, a pentyl side chain, and a terpene-derived side chain, which is characteristic of naturally occurring cannabinoids obtained from the plant Cannabis sativa.
Answer: Cannabinoid
Cannabinoids are a group of chemicals that interact with cannabinoid receptors present principally in the brain. The structure features a benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups, a pentyl side chain, and a terpene-derived side chain, which is characteristic of naturally occurring cannabinoids obtained from the plant Cannabis sativa.
Answer: Cannabinoid
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.