Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 84

Question: Sinigrin pungent principle of mustard is due to [BHU 1989]

Options:

A) Alkyloids containing cyanide radicle

B) Glycoside containing sulphur

C) Glycoside containing amino group

D) Tannins containing nitrogen

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Sinigrin pungent principle : In mustard oil, the pungent smell is due to sulphur derivated glycosides.