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单词 cyanogenic
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Definition of cyanogenic in English:

cyanogenic

adjective ˌsʌɪənəˈdʒɛnɪkˌsīənōˈjenik
Botany
  • 1(of a plant) capable of cyanogenesis.

    cyanogenic forms
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A number of cyanogenic plants (thiocyanate precursors) containing dietary goitrogens are commonly consumed and SCN was found to present in all the urine samples studied.
    • Cyanogenic glucosides, glucosinolates and thiocyanate are the goitrogenic/antithyroid constituents of cyanogenic plants that are often used as food by men and animals.
    • Cyanogenic glucosides, glucosinolates and thiocyanate are known as goitrogenic principles of cyanogenic plants.
    1. 1.1Biochemistry Containing a cyanide group in the molecule.
      cyanogenic glycosides
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But for some specialist insects, cyanide and cyanogenic compounds can serve as phagostimulants and kairomones.
      • However, some of those compounds such as capsaicin (the substance that makes chilies pungent) and some cyanogenic glycosides, have no apparent deleterious or deterrent effect on birds.
      • Knowing the difference is vital as the ‘bitter’ varieties have high levels of cyanogenic glucosides, an unpalatable form of cyanide, which can be harmful if ingested in large quantities.
      • Branched chain amino acids are precursors to secondary metabolism, and are involved in the biosynthesis of cyanogenic glycosides, glucosinolates, and acyl sugars.
      • In a number of countries cassava is a major source of carbohydrate, but if it is not properly treated ingestion of the naturally occurring cyanogenic (cyanide-forming) glycosides can be fatal.
 
 

Definition of cyanogenic in US English:

cyanogenic

adjectiveˌsīənōˈjenik
Botany
  • 1(of a plant) capable of cyanogenesis.

    cyanogenic forms
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A number of cyanogenic plants (thiocyanate precursors) containing dietary goitrogens are commonly consumed and SCN was found to present in all the urine samples studied.
    • Cyanogenic glucosides, glucosinolates and thiocyanate are known as goitrogenic principles of cyanogenic plants.
    • Cyanogenic glucosides, glucosinolates and thiocyanate are the goitrogenic/antithyroid constituents of cyanogenic plants that are often used as food by men and animals.
    1. 1.1Biochemistry Containing a cyanide group in the molecule.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But for some specialist insects, cyanide and cyanogenic compounds can serve as phagostimulants and kairomones.
      • Knowing the difference is vital as the ‘bitter’ varieties have high levels of cyanogenic glucosides, an unpalatable form of cyanide, which can be harmful if ingested in large quantities.
      • However, some of those compounds such as capsaicin (the substance that makes chilies pungent) and some cyanogenic glycosides, have no apparent deleterious or deterrent effect on birds.
      • In a number of countries cassava is a major source of carbohydrate, but if it is not properly treated ingestion of the naturally occurring cyanogenic (cyanide-forming) glycosides can be fatal.
      • Branched chain amino acids are precursors to secondary metabolism, and are involved in the biosynthesis of cyanogenic glycosides, glucosinolates, and acyl sugars.
 
 
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