VPT-0154
QUESTION
Which of the plant is source of cyanide toxicity?
OPTIONS
(A) Amaranthus retroflexus
(B) Astragalus hamosus
(C) Prunus laurocerasus
(D) Tribulus sp.
ANSWER
(C) Prunus laurocerasus
EXPLANATION
Prunus laurocerasus contains cyanogenic glycosides that can release hydrogen cyanide after plant tissue is damaged and ingested. Amaranthus, Astragalus hamosus, and Tribulus are associated with other toxic principles or syndromes.
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