Which of the following is an anti-cancer drug obtained from the Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)?
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Correct answer: Vincristine
Vincristine and Vinblastine are alkaloids extracted from the Rosy Periwinkle. They are critical chemotherapy medications used to treat various types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma.
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