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(C) Opium is obtained from the unripe capsules of the poppy plant, $Papaver 	ext{ somniferum}$.When the capsule is incised, a milky white exudate is

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(C) Opium is obtained from the unripe capsules of the poppy plant, $Papaver 	ext{ somniferum}$.When the capsule is incised, a milky white exudate is released.This milky exudate is known as $Latex$.Upon drying, this $Latex$ turns into a brownish, gummy substance which is the raw opium.

In what form is opium obtained from the poppy plant?

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