Q126
Toxic alkaloid present in Sorghum is
A.
Cannabinol
B.
Caffeine
C.
Dhurrin
AnswerD.
Capsaicin
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sorghum contains hydrocyanic acid and toxic alkaloid dhurrin and dihydroergosine. Dhurrin is a cyanogenic glycoside produced in many plants. It is discovered in multiple varieties of sorghum as the culprit of cattle poisoning by alkaloids.