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Consider the following statements:

1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas

2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book

3. A drug called “taxol” is obtained from Taxus free is effective against Parkingon’s disease

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

3rd statement is incorrect.
Taxol is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. Taxol is classified as a "plant alkaloid," a "taxane" and an "antimicrotubule agent."
Taxol is used for the treatment of breast, ovarian, lung, bladder, prostate, melanoma, esophageal, as well as other types of solid tumor cancers. It has also been used in Kaposi's sarcoma.