The active principle of abrus precatorius is:: (A) Abrin and abrine, (B) Calotoxin and Calotropin, (C) Ricin and Ricinoleic acid, (D) Semicarpol and Bhilawanol
Answer is A. Ans. (A). Abrin and abrineThe seed shown in the picture is abrus precatorius (Rati seeds), a plant irritant.Abrin and abrine - abrus precatoriusCalotoxin and Calotropin - calotropis giganteaRicin and Ricinoleic acid - ricinus communisSemicarpol and Bhilawanol- semicarpus anacardium (marking Nut)