Quinine is a common drug for malaria that is obtained from a plant. Which part of the plant yields this drug?
Detailed Explanation:
Quinine is an alkaloid drug used to treat malaria, extracted from the stem bark of the Cinchona tree.
The bark tissues contain the highest concentration of quinine and related alkaloids, which are harvested, dried, and processed for medicinal use; leaves and roots contain negligible amounts.
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