alleryStart learning →Cyanogens in some plants release which poison when the plant is damaged?
AMercury
BAmmonia
CCyanide
DChlorine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Cyanide
Cyanogens store cyanide in their tissues and release it when the plant is chewed or damaged.
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