Which compound is produced by the Calotropis growing in abandoned field as defense mechanism against grazing animals?

Nicotine

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Quinine

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Cardiac glycosides

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Caffeine

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Solution

The correct option is C Cardiac glycosides
The weed Calotropis growing in abandoned field produces a compound called cardiac glycosides as defense mechanism. That is why cattles do not feed on this plant.

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Statement 1: We never see cattle or goats grazing on the weed Calotropis.

Statement 2: Calotropis produces highly poisonous cardiacglycosides

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