Cardiac glycosides,molecules causing a drastic effect on vertebrate heart function,are produced as defensive chemicals by plants belonging to
A)the milkweed and dogbane families.
B)the mustard family.
C)the grass family.
D)the poison ivy,oak,and sumac families.
E)the bean family.

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Cardiac glycosides are toxic chemicals that are used by plants as a defense mechanism against herbivores. Plants belonging to the milkweed and dogbane families are known for producing cardiac glycosides, which have a drastic effect on vertebrate heart function.

Cardiac Glycosides,molecules Causing a Drastic Effect on Vertebrate Heart Function,are