Toxic alkaloid present in Sorghum is

A. Cannabinol

B. Caffeine

C. Dhurrin

D. Capsaicin

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Sorghum contains hydrocyanic acid and toxic alkaloid dhurrin and dihydroergosine. Dhurrin is a cyanogenic glycoside produced in many plants. It is discovered in multiple varieties of sorghum as the culprit of cattle poisoning by alkaloids.