Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?

5 2014 AIPMT Biological ClassificationKingdom Fungi Easy
Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?
A Morchella esculenta
B Amanita muscaria
C Neurospora sp.
D Ustilago sp.

Detailed Solution

Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) is a poisonous mushroom that contains hallucinogenic compounds.
Morchella is an edible morel, Neurospora is used in genetics and Ustilago causes smut.

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