70.Which secondary metabolite is a drug? A. Vinblastin B. Arbin C. Ricin D. Carotenoids
Option A. Vinblastine is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, testicular, breast, head, neck and bladder cancers. The drug is given intravenously and might cause extensive tissue damage and blistering of skin if it escapes from the vein. Vinblastine is a plant alkaloid prepared from periwinkle plant.
