Question
The presence of certain toxic compounds in seeds can
lead to severe health issues if ingested. Which alkaloid, found in the seeds of Argemone mexicana, is known to cause serious toxicity, leading to conditions such as blindness and even death when consumed in contaminated food products?Solution
The seeds of Argemone mexicana contain the toxic alkaloid sanguinarine, which can cause severe poisoning, leading to blindness and death if consumed.
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