Naturally occurring toxin of which oil protect it from insect by giving it yellow colour.
Correct answer: A. Cotton seed oil
- A. Cotton seed oil
- B. Pea oil
- C. Coconut oil
- D. All of these
Explanation
Crude cottonseed oil contains a naturally occurring polyphenol toxin called gossypol. This compound, which gives the unrefined oil its characteristic yellow color, acts as a natural insecticide, protecting the cotton plant from pests.
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