What is the active chemical produced by the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria growing in different…

What is the active chemical produced by the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria growing in different Himalayan ranges?
  1. Reserpine
  2. Rice
  3. Mango
  4. Wheat

Solution

The genetic variation shown by the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria growing in different Himalayan ranges might be in terms of the potency and concentration of the active chemical (reserpine) that the plant produces.

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