Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?

Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?
  1. Morchella esculenta
  2. Amanita muscaria
  3. Neurospora sp.
  4. Ustilago sp

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.

Asked in: NEET 2014

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