STANDARDBotany-Plant Defense Mechanisms
STANDARD Botany Chemical Defenses MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Calotropis produces highly poisonous ______ and that is why you never see any cattle or goats browsing on this plant
A
cardiac glycosides
B
cyanogenic glycosides
C
neurotoxins
D
mycotoxins
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Calotropis contains cardiac glycosides, which are toxic compounds that deter herbivores from feeding on the plant.
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