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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