BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Chicory powder which is mixed with coffee powder is obtained from :

    A)  root                                     

    B)  leaf

    C)  stem                                    

    D)  seeds

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Chicory powder is a flavouring material which is mixed with coffee powder (from seeds of Coffea  arabica). Chicory powder is obtained from roots of Cichorium intybus of family-Compositae. Tea is dried leaves of Thea sinesis (family Theaceae). Ephedrine is obtained from stem of Ephedra gerardiana. It is useful against asthama and as cardiac stimulant.


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