Chief features of family Brassicaceae/Cruciferae is presence of

Latex

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Pectin

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Alkaloids

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Myrosin

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Solution

The correct option is D Myrosin
Myrosin is an enzyme which is similar to diastase (an enzyme which transforms starch into maltose) was discovered in the mustard seeds. Myrosinase is stored in myrosin grains. It is involved in plant defence against herbivores. Hence, a peculiar feature of Brassicaceae or Cruciferae is the presence of myrosin.
So, the correct answer is 'Myrosin'.

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