The use of plants in conventional modern medicine is evidenced by the drug atropine,which is derived from which plant?
A) Digitalis purpurea
B) Cephaelis ipecacuanha
C) Rauwolfia serpentina
D) Atropa belladonna

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Atropine is derived from Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade. This plant has a long history of use in medicine due to its anticholinergic properties.

The Use of Plants in Conventional Modern Medicine Is Evidenced