Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?
- Morchella esculenta
- Amanita muscaria
- Neurospora sp.
- 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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