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BotanyBiological ClassificationKingdom FungiEasy2 minPYQ_2014
BotanyEasysingle choice

Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?NEET 2014

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Amanita muscaria is a species of poisonous mushroom. It contains a psychoactive compound known as muscimol having hallucinogenic properties.

Morchella is edible fungi. Neurospora is used in genetics studies. Ustilago causes smut diseases in plants.

Stream:NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Biological ClassificationSubtopic:Kingdom Fungi
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2014

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