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The local population Rauwolfia vomitoria growing in Himalayan ranges exhibits genetic variations for
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Rauwolfia species show genetic variation in the amount and effectiveness of reserpine, an important medicinal alkaloid.
This variation is due to differences in genetic makeup among populations.
Options and are incorrect because aspirin is not produced by Rauwolfia.
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