Nicotine is a naturally occurring alkaloid produced primarily by tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum and related species). It is the principal psychoactive and addictive substance in tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and many e-cigarettes. Nicotine is synthesized in the tobacco plant’s roots and accumulates mainly in its leaves as a natural defense against herbivores.
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