The alkaloid found in seeds and leaves of Leucanea leucocephala. Which limit their value as animal feed is

A. Nimosine

B. Timosine

C. Cimosine

D. Mimosine

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Mimosine is the alkaloid found in seeds and leaves of Leucanea leucocephala. It is the toxic, non-protein amino acid that limits its value as animal feed. It causes alopecia, growth retardation, cataract, goiter, decreased fertility and mortality in non-ruminants.