The medicinal drug 'Ephedrine', used for respiratory ailments, is extracted from which gymnosperm genus?
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Correct answer: Ephedra
Ephedrine is an alkaloid derived from various species of the genus Ephedra. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as a decongestant and bronchodilator.
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