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The principal psychoactive component of marijuana is:

  1. Cannabidiol (CBD)
  2. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
  3. Cannabinol (CBN)
  4. A terpene
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Correct answer: B. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

  • A. CBD is non-intoxicating.
  • B. Correct. THC is the main psychoactive cannabinoid.
  • C. CBN is a minor, weakly active cannabinoid.
  • D. Terpenes contribute aroma, not the principal psychoactivity.

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