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Vinblastine is derived from the periwinkle flower, specifically from the plant species Catharanthus roseus. The compound is primarily extracted from the leaves of the plant, where it is produced as part of the plant's natural defense mechanisms. Vinblastine is an important alkaloid used in cancer treatment, particularly for specific types of leukemia and lymphoma.
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What part of the periwinkle is used for winblastine?
Vinblastine is derived from the leaves of the periwinkle plant, specifically Vinca rosea, also known as Madagascar periwinkle. The alkaloids extracted from the leaves are used to produce vinblastine, which is an important chemotherapeutic agent for treating various types of cancer, including Hodgkin's lymphoma and testicular cancer.
What part of a plant does a periwinkle reproduce from?
stem branches can develop in to new plants by vegetative propagation in periwinkle
Which part of the flower are seeds made?
in the stamen
Where is pollen made in a flower?
Pollen is made by the anther. sexual analizer
On a flower what is the male part made up from?
it is the filament and the anther
Do seeds are made in the pistil of a flower?
Seeds are made in the basal part (ovary) of the pistil.
What is the colorful part of flowers that protects the flower parts where seeds are made?
Petals are the most colorful parts of the flower
Which part of the flower is the female part?
Pistil This is the female part of the flower. It is made up of the stigma, style, and ovary. Each pistil is constructed of one to many rolled leaflike structures.
Are Seeds are made in the pistil of the flower?
Seeds are made in the basal part (ovary) of the pistil.
What is the male part of a flower made of?
The male part of a flower is called the stamen. It consists of the anther, which produces pollen, and the filament, which supports the anther.
What part of the female flower contains ovules where the egg cells are made?
In ovaries.
What is the male sex part of a flower?
The male sex part of a flower is called the stamen. It is made up of the anther, which produces pollen, and the filament, which supports the anther.
