Question:medium

Which of the following is/are cyanogenic plant(s) ?
A. Prunus amygdalus
B. Zea mays
C. Sorghum halepense
D. Beta vulgaris
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Remember that the family Rosaceae (Prunus) and the grass family Poaceae (Sorghum, young Zea mays) are the two primary plant groups associated with cyanogenic glycosides like amygdalin and dhurrin.
  • A, B and D only
  • A, B and C only
  • B and D only
  • D only
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The Correct Option is B

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