In the plant Papaver somniferum, from which specific part is the latex collected to produce Opium?
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Correct answer: Unripe capsules
Opium is the dried latex obtained from the incisions made on the unripe capsules of the opium poppy. This latex contains powerful analgesics like morphine and codeine.
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