Q739
The alkaloid found in seeds and leaves of Leucanea leucocephala. Which limit their value as animal feed is
A.
Nimosine
B.
Timosine
C.
Cimosine
D.
Mimosine
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Mimosine is the alkaloid found in seeds and leaves of Leucanea leucocephala. It is the toxic, non-protein amino acid that limits its value as animal feed. It causes alopecia, growth retardation, cataract, goiter, decreased fertility and mortality in non-ruminants.