NEET 2014
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2014
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Biological Classification
NEET 2014 · Botany · Biological Classification
Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?
Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?
Options
- AMorchella esculenta
- BAmanita muscaria
- CNeurospora sp.
- 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.