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      Question

      The alkaloid present in young sorghum leaves which

      caused sorghum poisoning is ____
      A Theaflavins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Dhurin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Tannin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Goitrogens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Glucosinolates Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Dhurrin in the stomach of animals is converted into hydrocyanic acid. Thus, when young plants (about 5kg) of sorghum are fed to animals, it causes carcinogenic death of cow. This is known as 'prussic acid poisoning' or 'sorghum poisoning'.

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