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Chicory powder which is mixed with coffee powder is obtained from
BiologyCell - The Unit of LifeJIPMERJIPMER 2010
Options:
  • A root
  • B leaf
  • C stem
  • D seeds
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The correct answer is: root
Chicory powder is a flavouring material, which is mixed with coffee powder (from seeds of Coffea arabica). It is obtained from roots of Cichorium intybus of family-Compositae.
Tea is dried leaves of Thea sinensis (family Theaceae).
Ephedrine is obtained from stem of Ephedra gerardiana. It is useful against asthma and as cardiac stimulant.

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