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Which of these substances does not come from a plant?

Correct answer B. Saccharin

Explanation

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener first synthesised in a laboratory in 1879, whereas caffeine, nicotine and piperine are natural alkaloids found in coffee, tobacco and black pepper.

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