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Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?

Options

  1. AMorchella esculenta
  2. BAmanita muscaria
  3. CNeurospora sp.
  4. DUstilago sp

Correct answer

B. Amanita muscaria

Step-by-step 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.

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