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Question
Which toxic chemical is secreted through the roots of the Black Walnut tree?
Options
Penicillin
Juglone
Cellulose
Chitin
MCQ
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Solution
The Black Walnut tree (Juglans nigra) secretes a toxic chemical called juglone through its roots. Juglone acts as a chemical inhibitor that harms nearby plants, demonstrating allelopathy.
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