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What is nicotine made of?: Unpacking the natural and synthetic sources of the alkaloid

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Nicotine is a nitrogen-containing alkaloid compound that is biosynthesized in plants as a defense mechanism against insects. To fully understand **what is nicotine made of**, it is essential to explore both its natural origins within the tobacco plant and the modern synthetic manufacturing processes used to produce a purified version for a range of products.