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Ananya Shree

Class 12th
Biology
2 years ago

The oilseed which is not edible A)Sunflower B)Cottonseed C)Sesamum D)Groundnut

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

Option B) Cottonseed is a non-edible oilseed. Gossypol is a toxic compound found in the cotton plant. This compound is concentrated in the cottonseed but can also be found in other parts of the plant such as hulls, leaves and stems. Gossypol affects mainly the heart and liver.

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