Who discovered the therapeutic potential of the anti-malarial drug Artemisinin, winning a Nobel Prize in 2015? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who discovered the therapeutic potential of the anti-malarial drug Artemisinin, winning a Nobel Prize in 2015?

A. Ronald Ross

B. Tu Youyou

C. Satoshi Ōmura

D. Charles Laveran

Answer: Option B

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Tu Youyou extracted artemisinin from sweet wormwood plants based on traditional Chinese medical texts, saving millions from malaria.

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