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Question
CBSEENBI12002256

Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?

  • Morchella esculenta

  • Amanita muscaria

  • Neurospora sp.

  • Ustilago sp.

Solution

C.

Neurospora sp.

Amanita muscaria is fungus is known for its hallucinogenic properties with its main psychoactive constituent being the compound (muscimol).