Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Camptothecin (CPT) is an important anti-cancer drug lead molecule which is extracted mainly from Nothapodytes nimmoniana.
2.Nathapodytes nimmoniana is a species of flowering plant widespread throughout India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. Camptothecin (CPT) is a powerful anti-cancer drug lead molecule that has been extracted primarily from Nothapodytes nimmoniana. CPT has shown significant anti-tumor activity against a variety of cancers, including ovarian, cervical, and lung cancer.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Nathapodytes nimmoniana is not widespread throughout India but is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
Source: Forum IAS
