A(n) is a compound that is of botanical origin, contains nitrogen, and is physiologically active.
A) theobromine
B) methylxanthine
C) theophylline
D) alkaloid

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An alkaloid is a compound that is of botanical origin, contains nitrogen, and is physiologically active. Theobromine, methylxanthine, and theophylline are all types of alkaloids, but they do not meet all three criteria of the definition given in the question (e.g. theobromine and methylxanthine do not necessarily have to be of botanical origin). Therefore, the best answer is D, alkaloid, which covers all three criteria.

A(n) Is a Compound That Is of Botanical Origin, Contains