Which of the following drugs is derived from the venom of the cone snail that lives in the coral reefs around the Philippines?

A) oxycodone (OxyContin)
B) celecoxib (Celebrex)
C) ziconotide (Prialt)
D) meperidine (Demerol)


Answer: C

A) Oxycodone (OxyContin) is not derived from the cone snail.
B) Celecoxib (Celebrex) is not derived from the cone snail.
D) Meperidine (Demerol) is not derived from the cone snail.

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